nsg4ncp nursing practice consolidation
NURSING PRACTICE CONSOLIDATION
NSG4NCP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will integrate and consolidate their knowledge and skills in the delivery of person-centred care for a caseload of patients with complex health needs. Subject themes of advanced symptom management; patient advocacy; teamwork and preparation for professional practice will be addressed by the development of a professional portfolio and a clinical practicum that will encompass focused assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients and their families as well as the role of the nurse in the multidisciplinary team. The clinical placement will take place in a variety of acute, sub-acute and community care settings.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorElizabeth Watt
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites NSG3CCN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects NSG3CPC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Week 30-46, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorElizabeth Watt
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 46
One 5.0 hours evidence based learning other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Across the semester"
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 46
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 46 and delivered via online.
"Across the semester"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 46
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students complete 120 hours of clinical placement over the semester"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2,000-word formative and summative evaluation of enabling outcomes and clinical competence | Hurdle requirement: To gain an overall pass in the subject you must complete and gain a pass in each of the two parts of the assessment requirements. | 50 |
| one 2,500-word professional development portfolio | Students must complete and gain a pass in this assessment task. | 50 |