NUR4501 - Acute care clinical skills

Leader(s): Ms Jill French (Peninsula)

Offered

Gippsland Second semester 2009 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

The development of clinical practice in nursing care commonly delivered in acute care settings at a generalist nurse level. The unit will enable students to safely practise clinical skills, from pre-admission to post-discharge of patients in a simulated laboratory environment and in a supervised health-care environment. Students will be provided with opportunities to develop confidence and proficiency with clinical nursing skills through a clinical placement at an appropriate healthcare venue.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, students are expected to be able to:

1. identify appropriate nursing interventions based on nursing principles informed from literature reviews of valid scientific research (including mental health);

2. demonstrate competent utilisation of technology and therapeutics employed in patient care delivery;

3. plan, implement and evaluate nursing actions and outcomes for selected patients from pre-admission to post-discharge;

4. maintain a physical and psychosocial environment which promotes safety, security and optimal health in a simulated practice environment; and

5. demonstrate documentation skills which effectively communicate with other members of the health-care team.

Assessment

Classroom presentation: 25%
Assignment: 25%
Practical examination (OSCE): 50%
Clinical practicum: PASS/FAIL

Contact hours

3 hours per week tutorial/laboratories;Mandatory clinical practicum - 4 weeks acute care