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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocational competency assessment as per TAFE training plan | 100 | 01, 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocational competency assessment as per TAFE training plan | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |