COMMUNITY NURSING
NSG2COM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will apply a primary health care approach to nursing and explore the professional roles of community nurses in a variety of health care settings. Specific content will (i) address areas such as health promotion and education, community health needs analysis, culturally sensitive practice and intersectorial collaboration and (ii) will be analysed in the context of the promotion of health and well- being across a range of diverse population groups and settings.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sandra Lucas
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: NSG2ACA and NSG2MIN (or NSG2MED)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Community Nursing in Australia. 2nd Edition | Prescribed | Kralik, D& van Loon, A. (2011) | MILTON QLD, JOHN WILEY & SONS, AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | An Introduction to Community and Primary Health Care | Recommended | Guzys, D and Petrie, E. (2013) | CAMBRIDGE |
| Readings | Community Nursing Practice: Theory, Skills & Issues | Recommended | St. John, W. & Keleher, H. (2007) | CROW'S NEST NSW, AUSTRALIA: ALLEN AND UNWIN |
| Readings | Promoting Health: the primary health care approach. 4th Edition | Recommended | Talbot, L & Verrinder, G. (2009) | SYDNEY CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Week 30-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sally Squire
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 30 - 44
One 3.0 hours evidence based learning per study period from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via online.
"online component equivalent to 3 hours"
LectureWeek: 30 - 34
Three 1.0 hours lecture per study period from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"3 hours of lectures"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 34 - 44
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period from week 34 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The clinical component of 80 hours may be offered in a block mode over a 2-week period and may occur outside of the semester time"
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"10 hours of workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical placement | Hurdle requirement: Formative & Summative evaluation of students achievement of enabling outcomes & clinical competence as prescribed in the subject. | 0 |
| One 2,000-word individual assignment | 40 | |
| One 30-minute online test (equiv to 500 words) | 20 | |
| One 6 minute individual contribution towards a 30-minute group presentation | 40 |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 30-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Melanie Bish
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"10 hours of workshops"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 34 - 44
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period from week 34 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The clinical component of 80 hours may be offered in a block mode over a 2-week period and may occur outside of the semester time"
LectureWeek: 30 - 34
Three 1.0 hours lecture per study period from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"3 hours of lectures"
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 30 - 44
One 3.0 hours evidence based learning per study period from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via online.
"online component equivalent to 3 hours"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical placement | Hurdle requirement: Formative & Summative evaluation of students achievement of enabling outcomes & clinical competence as prescribed in the subject. | 0 |
| One 2,000-word individual assignment | 40 | |
| One 30-minute online test (equiv to 500 words) | 20 | |
| One 6 minute individual contribution towards a 30-minute group presentation | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 30-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sandra Lucas
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 30 - 44
One 3.0 hours evidence based learning per study period from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via online.
"online component equivalent to 3 hours."
LectureWeek: 30 - 34
Three 1.0 hours lecture per study period from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"3 hours of lectures."
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 34 - 44
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period from week 34 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The clinical component of 80 hours may be offered in a block mode over a 2-week period and may occur outside of the semester time"
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"10 hours of workshops."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical placement | Hurdle requirement: Formative & Summative evaluation of students achievement of enabling outcomes & clinical competence as prescribed in the subject. | 0 |
| One 2,000-word individual assignment | 40 | |
| One 30-minute online test (equiv to 500 words) | 20 | |
| One 6 minute individual contribution towards a 30-minute group presentation | 40 |
Mildura, 2014, Week 30-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tara Williams
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 30 - 44
One 3.0 hours evidence based learning per study period from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via online.
"online component equivalent to 3 hours"
LectureWeek: 30 - 34
Three 1.0 hours lecture per study period from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"3 hours of lectures"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 34 - 44
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period from week 34 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The clinical component of 80 hours may be offered in a block mode over a 2-week period and may occur outside of the semester time"
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"10 hours of workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical placement | Hurdle requirement: Formative & Summative evaluation of students achievement of enabling outcomes & clinical competence as prescribed in the subject. | 0 |
| One 2,000-word individual assignment | 40 | |
| One 30-minute online test (equiv to 500 words) | 20 | |
| One 6 minute individual contribution towards a 30-minute group presentation | 40 |
Shepparton, 2014, Week 30-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Beverley Guest-Smith
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"10 hours of workshops"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 34 - 44
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period from week 34 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The clinical component of 80 hours may be offered in a block mode over a 2-week period and may occur outside of the semester time"
LectureWeek: 30 - 34
Three 1.0 hours lecture per study period from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"3 hours of lectures"
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 30 - 44
One 3.0 hours evidence based learning per study period from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via online.
"online component equivalent to 3 hours"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical placement | Hurdle requirement: Formative & Summative evaluation of students achievement of enabling outcomes & clinical competence as prescribed in the subject. | 0 |
| One 2,000-word individual assignment | 40 | |
| One 30-minute online test (equiv to 500 words) | 20 | |
| One 6 minute individual contribution towards a 30-minute group presentation | 40 |