NSG3NCR

NURSING: CONSOLIDATION REFLECTIVE CLINICAL PRACTICE

NSG3NCR

2017

Credit points: 30

This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Innovation and Entrepreneurship is about using your creativity to generate new ideas, understand and solve complex problems and thrive in a fast-changing world.

Subject outline

This subject is the summative subject of the Bachelor of Nursing degree. Through online activities and workshops you will be able to develop and refine your abilities to: manage care for a number of complex clients; reflect on your personal practice; and critique the wider practice of nurses. The content builds on previously learnt concepts of person-centred care, situational management, nursing inquiry, therapeutic communication and client education. The focus of the subject is to assist you to develop the repertoire of skills required by contemporary nursing practice and form a foundation for future nursing practice evolutions.

SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorCarmel McLeod

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites NSG3TCN and NSG3MHI (2013 curriculum) NSG3CCN and NSG2MHN (2009 curriculum)

Co-requisites Nil

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrate ability to plan and provide effective and efficient nursing care

Activities:
1. Reflective practice and Clinical Simulation Workshops. Clinical Practicuum
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Critically evaluate practice

Activities:
2. Self directed learning. Reviewing examples of clinical audit tools and clinical audit reports
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Discuss practice improvement opportunities using contemporary research to design and support changes to nursing practice

Activities:
3. Practice improvement workshop
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Week 30-46, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne-Marie Mahoney

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 30 - 30
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supplemented with 6 hours of on line lectures"

Laboratory ClassWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 30 - 46
Ten 2.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 30 to week 46 and delivered via online.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 46
One 200.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 30 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.

Directed ReadingWeek: 30 - 46
One 54.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 30 to week 46 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Personal practice audit report (1000 words)1501, 02, 03
Clinical Practice assessment3501, 02, 03
Thesis (4500 words)5001, 02, 03

Bendigo, 2017, Week 30-46, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCathryn Street

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 30 - 30
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supplemented with 6 hours of on line lectures"

Laboratory ClassWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 30 - 46
Ten 2.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 30 to week 46 and delivered via online.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 46
One 200.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 30 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.

Directed ReadingWeek: 30 - 46
One 54.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 30 to week 46 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Personal practice audit report (1000 words)1501, 02, 03
Clinical Practice assessment3501, 02, 03
Thesis (4500 words)5001, 02, 03

Melbourne, 2017, Week 31-45, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarmel McLeod

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supplemented with 6 hours of on line lectures"

Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 33
Five 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 33
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 45
Ten 2.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 45 and delivered via online.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 45
One 200.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 31 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.

Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 45
One 54.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 45 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Personal practice audit report (1000 words)1501, 02, 03
Clinical Practice assessment3501, 02, 03
Thesis (4500 words)5001, 02, 03

Mildura, 2017, Week 30-46, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBev Blanch

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 30 - 30
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supplemented with 6 hours of on line lectures"

Laboratory ClassWeek: 30 - 44
Five 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 44
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 30 - 46
Ten 2.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 30 to week 46 and delivered via online.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 46
One 200.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 30 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.

Directed ReadingWeek: 30 - 46
One 54.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 30 to week 46 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Personal practice audit report (1000 words)1501, 02, 03
Clinical Practice assessment3501, 02, 03
Thesis (4500 words)5001, 02, 03

Shepparton, 2017, Week 30-46, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sleeth

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 30 - 30
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supplemented with 6 hours of on line lectures"

Laboratory ClassWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 30 - 46
Ten 2.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 30 to week 46 and delivered via online.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 46
One 200.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 30 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.

Directed ReadingWeek: 30 - 46
One 54.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 30 to week 46 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Personal practice audit report (1000 words)1501, 02, 03
Clinical Practice assessment3501, 02, 03
Thesis (4500 words)5001, 02, 03