NURSING AND MIDWIFERY RESEARCH - VOCATIONAL

NSG2NRV

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This unit of study describes the skills and knowledge required by the nurse to demonstrate nursing practice in a contemporary health environment using research skills. Taught in conjunction with other vocational nursing competencies.

School: La Trobe Rural Health School

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Healthcare (Nursing Foundation) in one of the following course codes: HBNDC, HBNDW, HBNDB, HBNDM, HBNDK

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Identify need for research into health issues and the client related factors of participating in health research.

Activities:
Written, Group work, Practical Placement
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

02. Develop a research proposal in consultation/collaboration with other health team members.

Activities:
Written, Group work, Practical Placement
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

03. Undertake a critical analysis of planned research

Activities:
Written, Group work, Practical Placement
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

04. Using an evidence based approach, respond to the special health requirements of a patient with a wound. Perform a detailed wound management assessment. Contribute to wound care plan development, highlighting the types of dressings required and the underlying principles for the use of wound dressings.

Activities:
Written, Group work, Pratical Placement
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 days lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessments undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan10001, 02, 03, 04

Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.0 days lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessments undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan10001, 02, 03, 04

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 days lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessments undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan10001, 02, 03, 04

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.0 days lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessments undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan10001, 02, 03, 04

Berwick, 2017, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 days lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessments undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan10001, 02, 03, 04

Berwick, 2017, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.0 days lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessments undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan10001, 02, 03, 04

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 days lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessments undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan10001, 02, 03, 04

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.0 days lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessments undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan10001, 02, 03, 04

Mildura, 2017, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 days lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessments undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan10001, 02, 03, 04

Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.0 days lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessments undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan10001, 02, 03, 04

Shepparton, 2017, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 days lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessments undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan10001, 02, 03, 04

Shepparton, 2017, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.0 days lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessments undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan10001, 02, 03, 04