NURS3006Professional Experience 6

Course handbook

Description

The capstone course provides opportunities for students to consolidate theoretical knowledge and 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 240 hours.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Learning outcomes

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

1. Evaluate the application of clinical reasoning to the assessment, planning and implementation of care for individuals and/or groups with complex and /or deteriorating care needs.

2. Demonstrate evidence-based, comprehensive and complex 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 and professional learning 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 critical reflective activities in daily practice, including receiving and providing constructive feedback, that promotes the development of life-long learning and self-care strategies.

Content

• Critical thinking and analysis of nursing practice
• Therapeutic and professional relationships
• Comprehensive assessment and planning care
• Provision of safe, appropriate and responsive nursing practice
• Evaluation of outcomes

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], successfully completed NURS3003, and have successfully completed or be concurrently enrolled in NURS3002, NURS3004 and NURS3005 to enrol in this course.

Students who have successfully completed NURS3201 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
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

Semester 2 - 2024 - Gosford

Course outline

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