INTRODUCTION TO NURSING
NSG1ITN
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces you to fundamental nursing knowledge, skills and reasoning that you will use every day of your nursing career. Through lectures, online activities, workshops and clinical skills laboratory sessions you will develop the capacity to practice nursing with the patient at the centre of care. This will require mastery of basic patient assessment, basic patient care and effective communication techniques with patients across their lifespan. You will progress towards the development of basic care planning for complex patients. This will be achieved by the integration of the patient assessment skills you learn with the application of clinical reasoning, that is, thinking like a nurse to achieve the best for your patients. Within the 12 weeks of semester you will be expected to attend a range of face-to-face activities so that you can achieve a level of basic nursing skills. This will also require practice of skills in your own time and with peers-practice that will inform your clinical decision making.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRuby Walter
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNPRW, RBN - Bachelor of Nursing, HZNM, HZNMD, HZNMDB - Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery, HZNPS - Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science Students admitted to other courses require school approval to enrol
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Nursing Student's Clinical Survival Guide
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorReid-Searl, K et al.
Year2014
Edition/Volume3rd Ed
PublisherPearson
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URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Clinical Psychomotor Skills. Assessment Skills for Nurses
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorTollefson J
Year2016
Edition/Volume6th Ed
PublisherCengage Learning Australia
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Koziers & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorKozier B, Erb GL, Berman A, Snyder S, Levett-Jones T, Dwyer T ,Hales M, Harvey N, Langree T, Moxham L, Parker B, Reid-Searl K, and
Year2017
Edition/VolumeVols 1-3 ( 4th Australian Ed)
PublisherPearson
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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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Parker
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
24 hours including simulation
Laboratory ClassWeek: 22 - 22
One 2.00 h laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Skills assessment
LectureWeek: 10 - 16
Three 1.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Face to face lecture -schedule in Week 10, Week 13 and Week 16
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 1.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
9 hours online
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 1.00 h unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
6 hours online learning activities.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
24 hours
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical skills assessment (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Written assessment (1500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Online quiz (case study) (500 word equivalent) (Formative) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Dillon
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
24 hours including simulation
Laboratory ClassWeek: 22 - 22
One 2.00 h laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Skills assessment
LectureWeek: 10 - 16
Three 1.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Face to face lecture -schedule in Week 10, Week 13 and Week 16
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 1.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
9 hours online
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 1.00 h unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
6 hours online learning activities.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
24 hours
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical skills assessment (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Written assessment (1500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Online quiz (case study) (500 word equivalent) (Formative) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRuby Walter
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
24 hours including simulation
Laboratory ClassWeek: 22 - 22
One 2.00 h laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Skills assessment
LectureWeek: 10 - 16
Three 1.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Face to face lecture -schedule in Week 10, Week 13 and Week 16
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 1.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
9 hours online
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 1.00 h unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
6 hours online learning activities.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
24 hours
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical skills assessment (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Written assessment (1500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Online quiz (case study) (500 word equivalent) (Formative) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSandra Connor
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
24 hours including simulation
Laboratory ClassWeek: 22 - 22
One 2.00 h laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Skills assessment
LectureWeek: 10 - 16
Three 1.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Face to face lecture -schedule in Week 10, Week 13 and Week 16
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 1.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
9 hours online
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 1.00 h unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
6 hours online learning activities.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
24 hours
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical skills assessment (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Written assessment (1500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Online quiz (case study) (500 word equivalent) (Formative) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYangama Jokwiro
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
24 hours including simulation
Laboratory ClassWeek: 22 - 22
One 2.00 h laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Skills assessment
LectureWeek: 10 - 16
Three 1.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Face to face lecture -schedule in Week 10, Week 13 and Week 16
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 1.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
9 hours online
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 1.00 h unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
6 hours online learning activities.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
24 hours
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical skills assessment (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Written assessment (1500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Online quiz (case study) (500 word equivalent) (Formative) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bundoora (La Trobe College), 2021, Week 27-38, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRuby Walter
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 2.00 h laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
24 hours including simulation
Laboratory ClassWeek: 38 - 38
One 2.00 h laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 38 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Skills assessment
LectureWeek: 27 - 38
Nine 1.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
9 hours online
LectureWeek: 27 - 33
Three 1.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
Face to face lecture -schedule in Week 27, Week 30 and Week 33
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 38
Six 1.00 h unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
6 hours online learning activities.
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 38
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
24 hours
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical skills assessment (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Written assessment (1500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Online quiz (case study) (500 word equivalent) (Formative) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |