INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL NURSING ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT 1

NSG1NAV

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject aims to develop the skills and knowledge required to practice as a nursing professional with clients across the lifespan in a range of health care environments and develop the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response. Taught in conjunction with other vocational nursing competencies.

School: La Trobe Rural Health School

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Les Fitzgerald

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in course HBNDC

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: Must be co-enrolled in vocational competency HLTEN401B, HLTEN503B, HLTEN504C, HLTFA311A, HLTIN301C

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Apply the principles of primary health care delivery; Apply the principle of wellness; Work in the context of professioanl nursing practice; Handle issues arising in health care; Contribute to professional work team; Participate in professional skills development

Activities:
Short written questions, oral presentations, practical placement, written report, simulations
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)

02. Apply the Scope of Nursing Practice Decision Making Framework; Perform within legal and ethical parameters of professional nursing practice; Apply an understanding of the legal framework; Apply ethical concepts to clinical practice; Support the rights, interests and needs of clients and their families; Apply open disclosure processes.

Activities:
Short written questions, oral presentations, practical placement, written report, simulations
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)

03. Collect data that contributes to client health care plan; Undertake client assessment for admission and discharge; Analyse client health assessment data and observations; Contribute to the development of individual care plans for clients; Prepare for client discharge.

Activities:
Short written questions, oral presentations, practical placement, written report, simulations
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)

04. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients; Assist client in activities of daily living; Assist with movement of clients; Prepare clients for procedures; Provide nursing care to meet identified needs; Assess, monitor and evaluate clients during care; Evaluate nursing care provided.

Activities:
Short written questions, oral presentations, practical placement, written report, simulations
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)

05. Follow infection control guidelines; Identify and respond to infection risks; Maintain personal hygiene; Use personal protective equipment; Limit contamination; Handle, package, label, store, transport and dispose of clinical and other waste; Clean environmental surfaces in the context of first aid: assess the situation; apply first aid procedures

Activities:
Short written questions, oral presetnations, practical placement, written report, simulations
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)

Shepparton, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Les Fitzgerald

Class requirements

Lecture/Seminar
One 103.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site
One 11.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Practical
One 14.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Vocational competency assessment as per TAFE training plan10001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Shepparton, 2015, Week 14-26, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Les Fitzgerald

Class requirements

Lecture/Seminar
One 103.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site
One 11.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Practical
One 14.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Vocational competency assessment as per TAFE training plan10001, 02, 03, 04, 05