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
Learning resources
Jarvis's Physical Examination & Health Assessment
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJarvis, C.
Year2016
Edition/Volume7th Edition
PublisherSaint Louis: Elsevier. Missouri.
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Chapter/issueN/A
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Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorUrden, L.D., Stacy, K.M., and Lough, M.E.
Year2017
Edition/Volume8th edition
PublisherSaint Louis: Elsevier. Missouri.
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Chapter/article titleN/A
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ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorAitken, L., Marshall, Andrea, & Chaboyer, Wendy
Year2016
Edition/Volume3rd edition
PublisherChatswood, NSW. Elsevier Australia.
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Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
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Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults & Children
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMcCance, K., Huether, S., Brashers, L. & Rote, N.
Year2014
Edition/Volume7th Ed
PublisherElsevier
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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
Subject options
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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 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 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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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) | Other | Individual | 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 | Central exam | Individual | 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. | Other | Individual | Yes | 0 | 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 hours 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 hours 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 hours 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 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) | Other | Individual | 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 | Central exam | Individual | 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. | Other | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |