TRANSITION TO EMERGENCY NURSING
NSM4TEN
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject enables students to develop fundamental knowledge and skills required to care for patients in the emergency setting. Following a systems based approach, this subject will empower students to provide evidence based nursing care to improve patient care and outcomes. At the completion of this subject the student will be able to make independent judgements; develop relevant nursing plans, implement and evaluate their practice, and function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the emergency setting. Throughout this subject students will be provided the opportunity to continue to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, specialised clinical proficiency, and effective communication skills. The subject is delivered via a blended online mode comprising of learning modules and a limited number of on-campus workshops (and/or equivalent online virtual classrooms) and supported by an appropriate clinical practicum.
School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Karen Lawrence
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 | Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics (2nd Ed). | Prescribed | Curtis, K. & Ramsden, C., (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 |
| Readings | ACCCN#s Critical Care Nursing (3rd ed) | Prescribed | Aitken, L., Marshall, A. & Chaboyer, W. (2016) | Elsevier |
| Readings | Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine (3rd Ed). | Recommended | Cameron, P., Jelinek, G., Kelly, AM., Brown, A. & Little. M (2015) | Churchill Livingstone |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Link theoretical concepts to clinical practice regarding pathophysiology of common conditions relevant to speciality area
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting, Lecture/Workshop
02. Accurately interpret diagnostic assessment data relevant to speciality area to inform nursing practice
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting, Lecture/Workshop
03. Apply specialty knowledge, skills and/or equipment/technology to well defined situations in specialty area
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting, Lecture/Workshop
04. Develop a plan of care and employ appropriate nursing interventions based on identified clinical priorities relevant to speciality area
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting, Lecture/Workshop
05. Evaluate and monitor patient#s response to treatment and revises plan of care accordingly
- 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: Jacqueline McGregor
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 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.
"3 x 6-hours face-to face workshops (or
online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 3.0 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.
"3-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 | |
| 2500 word equivalent case presentation, using specified media | Contains two parts: Part A: Oral Case Presentation in Clinical environment 1000 word equivalent Part B: Written Case Presentation 1500 words | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| 1500 word equivalent examination | 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 | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| 1000 word equivalent clinical appraisal | Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject as their professional practice will be assessed in the clinical environment. | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jacqueline McGregor
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Three 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.
"3 x 6-hours face-to face workshops (or
online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 3.0 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.
"3-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 | |
| 2500 word equivalent case presentation, using specified media | Contains two parts: Part A: Oral Case Presentation in Clinical environment 1000 word equivalent Part B: Written Case Presentation 1500 words | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| 1500 word equivalent examination | 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 | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| 1000 word equivalent clinical appraisal | Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject as their professional practice will be assessed in the clinical environment. | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |