CLINICAL PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT
NSM5CPR
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will be introduced to the concept of clinical governance and the use of evidence to improve the quality of health care offered. You will apply the principles of evidence based practice in a critique of current clinical practice and then formulate a detailed plan for the conduct of a clinical audit as a means of investigating the effectiveness, appropriateness and feasibility of a clinical practice. The subject is delivered via a flexible online mode comprising learning modules via LMS. A limited number of online virtual tutorials may be offered to support your learning.
School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Les Fitzgerald
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: If the student is enrolled in HMN or HMND then must have passed NSM4FPB and passed one of NSM4FAC,NSM4FCF, NSM4FBC, NSM4FCP, NSM4FCA, NSM4FCC, NSM4FEC, NSM4FIC, NSM4NCF, NSM4FPA, NSM4FPO, NSM4FRC, NSM4FSC, NSM4UCF or NSM4FWA. If the student is enrolled in HMMH then must pass MMH5CPM and MMH5CPH.
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 | Using evidence to guide nursing practice | Prescribed | Courtney, M. & McCutchen, H. (2010) | 2ND EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE ELSEVIER, MARRICKVILLE, NSW |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically appraise evidence that informs a clinical practice.
- Activities:
- Online activity.
02. Use evidence to define a scope of speciality practice.
- Activities:
- Written exercise.
03. Formulate a detailed plan for the review of a clinical practice against a best practice standard.
- Activities:
- Online activity & oral clinical presentation.
Online, 2015, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Les Fitzgerald
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
One 3.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via online.
"Up to maximum 3-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules."
Scheduled Online Class
Six 1.0 hours scheduled online class per study period during the day and delivered via online.
"Collaborate virtual tutorial are offered to support online learning."
Independent Research
One 9.0 hours independent research per week and delivered via online.
"Directed self learning of online modules, clinical practicum seminar presentation and completion of written assignments."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word written assessment | Plus, one 1,000-word equivalent clinical practicum seminar. Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass result for this practicum in order to pass this subject. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2,500-word written assessment | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online, 2015, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Les Fitzgerald
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
One 3.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via online.
"Up to maximum 3-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word written assessment | Plus, one 1,000-word equivalent clinical practicum seminar. Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass result for this practicum in order to pass this subject. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2,500-word written assessment | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |