Available in 2024
Course code

NURS1006

Units

10 units

Level

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. Students will further consolidate the integration of theoretical knowledge and skills during a professional experience placement of 80 hours. The primary focus of this Professional Experience is caring for older people across a range of health care settings and conducting health assessments.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Gosford

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Recognise how clinical reasoning informs 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 and professional experiences.

4. Apply principles of quality and safety, quality use of medicines and caring in all aspects of nursing care.

5. Perform and document a range of nursing skills in the simulation and/or clinical 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] program and have successfully completed NURS1003, AND have successfully completed or be concurrently enrolled in NURS1005 to enrol in this course. Students who have previously successfully completed NURS1202 cannot enrol in this course.


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 Experience
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.


Compulsory Requirements

Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:

  • NSW Health Verification Requirements - Mandatory NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met.

Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Simulation Experience
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Lecture-1
  • Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
Placement-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 80 hour(s) per term
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 2 - 2024 - Gosford

Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Simulation Experience
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Lecture-1
  • Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
Placement-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 80 hour(s) per term
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline