Not available in 2013
Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
This course focuses on the development of clinical practice partnership skills for relationships between:
1. nurse and patient;
2. nurse and nursing colleagues; and
3. nurse and other healthcare professional
The course introduces interpersonal and intra-personal communication within the interdisciplinary context and the role of the nurse as a communicator.
This course is a Compulsory Program Component and students must pass in order to progress in the Bachelor of Nursing program
| Objectives | Completing the learning activities for this course should enable the student to: 1. describe healthcare partnerships and their role in patient care 2. develop interpersonal and inter-professional communication skills relevant to clinical practice; 3. begin to demonstrate an ability to adapt partnership communication and relationship skills to a range of clinical situations e.g. children, altered speech and hearing, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 4. develop professional behaviours for use within the clinical environment; 5. develop skills in self evaluation and reflection; 6. discuss the impact of history and culture on Aboriginal peoples; 7. develop an understanding of cultural influences on communication and the development of therapeutic relationships; 8. develop strategies to include consumers and carers as part of the healthcare team; and 9. develop skills in promoting a positive workplace culture. |
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| Content | This course is comprised of three learning modules. Module 1: Healthcare partnerships; and Module 2: Partnerships with colleagues. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | N/A | ||||||
| Transition | N/A | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning |
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| Teaching Methods | Email Discussion Group
Lecture Self Directed Learning Tutorial Workshop |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 12 hour(s) per Term for Full Term Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 9 weeks |
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| Compulsory Components |
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