NURS1003
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
The course provides opportunities for students to consolidate theoretical knowledge, acquire skills and apply principles of care through case studies informed by the National Health Priority Areas. Within the simulated learning environment (SLE), skill acquisition and rehearsal take place using clinical reasoning with application to authentic simulated patient scenarios. This first Professional Experience course will provide the health assessment framework on which clinical assessment will be based.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Gosford
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply the clinical reasoning to the assessment, planning and implementation of care for individuals and/or groups
2. Demonstrate evidence-based, comprehensive assessment and planning of care that is person-centred, in accordance with relevant policies and clinical practice guidelines
3. Demonstrate an ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals and teams during simulated learning experiences
4. Apply principles of quality and safety including infection prevention and control, quality use of medicines and caring in all aspects of nursing care practice
5. Perform and document a range of nursing skills in the simulation environment applying evidence from a range of sources
6. Undertake critical reflective practice activities, including receiving and providing constructive feedback, that promotes the development of life-long learning and self-care strategies
Content
- Thinking critically and analysing nursing practice
- Engaging in therapeutic and professional relationships
- Maintaining capability for practice
- Conducting comprehensive assessments
- Developing a plan for nursing practice
- Providing safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
- Evaluating outcomes to inform nursing practice
Review of Progress
This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.
Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.
Requisite
Students must be active in the Bachelor of Nursing [40298] and have successfully completed or be concurrently enrolled in NURS1001 and NURS1002 to enrol in this course. Students who have previously successfully completed NURS1103 cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
Active in the Bachelor of Nursing program
Assessment items
Demonstrated competency: Students must demonstrate competency in all below listed assessments
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Quiz: Medication Calculation/Numeracy
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 100% - Must obtain 100% in this assessment item to pass the course.
Portfolio: Clinical Skills Portfolio
Compulsory Requirement: Demonstrate competency - Must demonstrate competency in all required professional skills.
Performance: Professional Performance
Compulsory Requirement: Satisfy all placement criteria - Must be deemed satisfactory in all criteria (Professionalism and Conduct, Technical Skills or Professional Skills) by the placement supervisor to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 3
- Simulation Experience
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Gosford
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 3
- Simulation Experience
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- NURS1003 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 365.7 KB)
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