nsm4toc transition to operative care
TRANSITION TO OPERATIVE CARE
NSM4TOC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills required to care for patients in perioperative nursing contexts. This subject provides both theoretical and practical skills in routine and complex care environments, to prepare students for advanced professional practice throughout the patient's perioperative journey. The course covers the in depth knowledge required for all perioperative roles, with students able to elect to focus this knowledge in the fields of scrub/scout or anaesthesia and recovery room nursing for targeted and specialised advanced clinical practice. The course content prepares students to undertake ethically oriented advanced professional practice, through critical thinking and problem solving skills, specialised clinical proficiency, and effective communication skills. This will prepare students to undertake advanced studies in the fields of research, management, education and advanced clinical practice. The subject is delivered via a flexible online mode comprising learning modules via LMS and on-campus workshops, supported by appropriate clinical practicum.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKaren Lawrence
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HMN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/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 | Alexander#s Care of the Patient in Surgery 16th Edition | Prescribed | Rothrock, Jane 2018 | Elsevier Health Sciences; January 2018 |
| Readings | Drain's Peri Anesthesia Nursing: A Critical Care Approach | Recommended | Jan Odom-Forren | Elsevier Saunders |
| Readings | ACORN standards for Perioperative Nursing | Prescribed | ACORN 2018 | ACORN |
| Readings | National Standards 2nd Edition | Prescribed | ACQSHC 2017 | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care |
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 specialty 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 specialty 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
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqueline 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 |