TRANSITION TO INTENSIVE CARE NURSING PRACTICE

NSM4TIC

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will develop fundamental knowledge and skills required to care for patients in Intensive Care Nursing practice context. This subject provides a theoretical and practical foundation that prepares you for ethically oriented professional practice and undertake further studies at more advanced levels in Intensive Care Nursing practice. 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 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.

SchoolNursing and Midwifery

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorLaurel Weaver

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 Students must be admitted in the following course: HMN

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 area.

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Readings

ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing

Resource TypePrescribed

Resource RequirementN/A

AuthorAitken, L., Marshall, Andrea, & Chaboyer, Wendy

Year2016

Edition/Volume3rd edition

PublisherChatswood, NSW. Elsevier Australia.

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Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management

Resource TypePrescribed

Resource RequirementN/A

AuthorUrden, L.D., Stacy, K.M., and Lough, M.E.

Year2017

Edition/Volume8th edition

PublisherSaint Louis: Elsevier. Missouri.

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Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults & Children

Resource TypePrescribed

Resource RequirementN/A

AuthorMcCance, K., Huether, S., Brashers, L. & Rote, N.

Year2014

Edition/Volume7th Ed

PublisherElsevier

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Chapter/issueN/A

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Jarvis's Physical Examination & Health Assessment

Resource TypeRecommended

Resource RequirementN/A

AuthorJarvis, C.

Year2016

Edition/Volume7th Edition

PublisherSaint Louis: Elsevier. Missouri.

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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

01. Link theoretical concepts to clinical practice regarding pathophysiology of common conditions relevant to speciality area
02. Accurately interpret diagnostic assessment data relevant to specialty area to inform nursing practice
03. Apply specialty knowledge, skills and/or equipment/technology to well defined situations in specialty area
04. Develop a plan of care and employ appropriate nursing interventions based on identified clinical priorities relevant to specialty area
05. Evaluate and monitor patient's response to treatment and revises plan of care accordingly

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLaurel Weaver

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 6.00 h 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 h 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 in the clinical setting

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 3.00 h 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

2500 word equivalent case presentation, using specified mediaContains two parts:Part A: Oral Case Presentation in Clinical environment 1000 word equivalentPart B: Written Case Presentation 1500 words (Part B will include a pre-submission component early in the semester to facilitate early formative feedback)

N/AN/AN/ANo60 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/AN/AN/AYes40 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/AN/AN/AYesnull SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLaurel Weaver

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
Three 6.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
3 x 6-hours face-to face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 42
One 96.00 h placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
1 day per week throughout semester time in the clinical setting

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
Twelve 3.00 h unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
3-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

2500 word equivalent case presentation, using specified mediaContains two parts:Part A: Oral Case Presentation in Clinical environment 1000 word equivalentPart B: Written Case Presentation 1500 words (Part B will include a pre-submission component early in the semester to facilitate early formative feedback)

N/AN/AN/ANo60 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/AN/AN/AYes40 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/AN/AN/AYesnull SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5