Prerequisites
HNB2003 - Contemporary Nursing B
HNB2005 - Contemporary Nursing and Mental Health B
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Appraise knowledge and further expand clinical decision making through critical thinking and skills in contemporary nursing interventions in current health priorities; | ||
2. | Integrate previous knowledge about pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics and quality use of medicines to utilise a systematic problem-solving and evidence-based approach in decision making about patients with acute, chronic and mental health issues across the lifespan and cultural contexts; | ||
3. | Exemplify intraprofessional and interprofessional communication skills and a collaborative approach to the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of person-centred care in acute and mental health care across the lifespan; and | ||
4. | Analyse and reflect upon professional nursing practice and the safe delivery of ethical and culturally competent care within their current scope of practice as a student registered nurse. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Other | Part A - Online Simulation Scenario | 15% |
Assignment | Part B - Online Simulation Reflection (written assignment 500 words) | 20% |
Assignment | Evidence based Case Study (written assignment 1500 words) | 50% |
Other | OSCA/Simulated Scenario | 15% |
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