NURS3003Professional Experience 5

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 160 hours.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Learning outcomes

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

1. Apply 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 and professional experiences.

4. Practice and appraise principles of quality and safety, 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 and/or clinical environment applying evidence from a range of sources.

6. Incorporate reflective practice activities in daily practice, including receiving and providing constructive feedback, that result in the development of life-long learning and self-care strategies.

Content

• Critical thinking and analysis of nursing practice
• Engages in therapeutic and professional relationships
• Maintains the capability of practice
• Comprehensively conducts assessments
• Provision of safe, appropriate and responsive nursing practice
• Develops a plan for 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] or [11725], and have successfully completed all 1000 and 2000 level courses:

HUBS1406

HUBS1416

NURS1001

NURS1002

NURS1003

NURS1004

NURS1005

NURS1006

HUBS2203

INDH2000

NURS2001

NURS2003

NURS2004

NURS2005

NURS2006

NURS2103

and have successfully completed or be concurrently enrolled in NURS3001 to enrol in this course. Students who have previously successfully completed NURS3102 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
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 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Semester 1 - 2024 - Gosford

Course outline

• NURS3003 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 354.8 KB)