nsm4tcc transition to critical care
TRANSITION TO CRITICAL CARE
NSM4TCC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will develop fundamental knowledge and skills required to care for patients in a Critical Care nursing practice context. This subject provides a theoretical and practical foundation that prepares you for ethically-oriented professional practice, and supports nurses to undertake further studies at more advanced levels in Critical Care nursing. This subject enables you to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, specialised clinical proficiency, and effective communication skills. You will be able to make independent judgements; plan, implement and evaluate practice in specialty contexts and to be able to function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The subject is delivered via a flexible online mode comprising learning modules via LMS and a limited number of on campus workshops (and / or equivalent online virtual classrooms) and supported by appropriate clinical practicum. Components of this subject can be undertaken regionally.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKatie Street
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HMN (V6)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsAs per course entry requirements the student must be employed 2 days/week throughout semester in their area of specialty.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorAitken, Marshall and Chaboyer
Year2015
Edition/Volume3rd Ed
PublisherElsevier
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Chapter/issueN/A
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Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMcCance, K., Huether, S., Brashers, V., & Rote, N.
Year2019
Edition/Volume8th ed
PublisherElsevier
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatie Street
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 6.00 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.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 96.00 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.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 3.00 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
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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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 (Part B will include a pre-submission component early in the semester to facilitate early formative feedback) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1.5-hour examination (1500-word equivalent) 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 | N/A | N/A | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Clinical appraisal (1000-word equivalent) 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. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatie Street
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Three 6.00 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.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 96.00 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.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 3.00 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
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 (Part B will include a pre-submission component early in the semester to facilitate early formative feedback) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1.5-hour examination (1500-word equivalent) 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 | N/A | N/A | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Clinical appraisal (1000-word equivalent) 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. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |