CRITICAL NURSING ESSENTIALS
NSM4CNE
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills required to conduct a comprehensive assessment in the time critical environment and develop appropriate nursing care plans appropriate for all patients across the care continuum. This subject covers advanced anatomy and physiology, a systems based approach to assessment, recognition and responding to the deteriorating patient, teamwork communication and legal and ethical issues. The knowledge and skills that will be learned in this subject will be directly transferable into your clinical practice. At the completion of this subject students will be prepared for ethically oriented professional practice and to undertake further studies at more advanced levels relevant to their specialty practice. The subject is delivered via a blended mode comprising of online learning modules and one day face to face teaching.
School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ewan McDonald
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HMN
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: As per course entry requirements the student must be employed 2 days/week throughout semester in their area of specialty.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing (3rd Edition) | Prescribed | Aitken, L., Marshall, A. & Chaboyer, W. (2016) | Elsevier |
| Readings | Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults & Children (7th Ed). | Prescribed | McCance, K., Huether, S., Brashers, L. & Rote, N. (2014) | Elsevier |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Relate knowledge to practice when caring for the at risk / deteriorating patient relevant to clinical specialty area
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting, Lecture/Workshop
02. Use accurate assessment techniques and make reasonable and justified inferences for a clinical assessment
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting, Lecture/Workshop
03. Interpret assessment data to identify clinical priorities for patients relevant to specialty area
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting, Lecture/Workshop
04. Perform as an effective team member in a variety of situations relevant to clinical specialty area
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting, Lecture/Workshop
05. Illustrate the importance of ethical standards across the care continuum
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting, Lecture/Workshop
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Miranda Buck
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 x 6-hour face-to face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 4.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"4-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 96.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 day per week throughout semester time spent in the clinical setting."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 word written assessment | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| 3 x 500 word equivalent on-line quizzes | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 2500 equivalent oral case presentation, using specified media | Hurdle Requirement. Students must achieve a pass mark for this assessment in order to pass the subject as it will assess their knowledge regarding professional practice in their specialty area | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Miranda Buck
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 x 6-hour face-to face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 4.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"4-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 96.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 day per week throughout semester time spent in the clinical setting."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 word written assessment | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| 3 x 500 word equivalent on-line quizzes | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 2500 equivalent oral case presentation, using specified media | Hurdle Requirement. Students must achieve a pass mark for this assessment in order to pass the subject as it will assess their knowledge regarding professional practice in their specialty area | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |