Prerequisites
HNB1204 - Foundations of Nursing and Midwifery 2
HNB1205 - Foundations in Nursing 2
HNB1206 - Professional Practice 1
RBM2101 - Pathophysiology & Quality Use of Medicines 1
Contact us
- Visit a student service centre
- 1300 VIC UNI (1300 842 864)
- Chat with us online
- Ask questions at GOTOVU
Find a different unit
Learning Outcomes
1. | Describe holistic assessment of individuals across the lifespan experiencing acute and prolonged illness; | ||
2. | Utilise evidence-based practice to explain the inter-professional management of individuals experiencing acute and prolonged illness such as respiratory, renal, neurological and cardiovascular conditions including the pre and post-operative patient; | ||
3. | Apply knowledge and skills to nursing assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patients with acute and prolonged illness; | ||
4. | Articulate knowledge and demonstrate clinical skills (e.g., performing an ECG, insertion of urinary indwelling catheter and care of the pre and post-operative patient); | ||
5. | Utilize reflective practice skills in technical skill acquisition and clinical simulation; | ||
6. | Practise skills in the administration and management of medications in the clinical laboratory; | ||
7. | Demonstrate numeracy skills required for the safe practice of medication administration; |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Assignment | Group Written assessment and peer review (1000 words) | 20% |
Other | OSCA (objective, subjective, clinical assessment) Skill Task (30 minutes) & Written Skill Task Reflection (800 words) (deferred) | 20% |
Other | Medication Calculation Assessment (30 minutes) (Hurdle) | 0% |
Exercise | Written assessment (Case studies x 2) | 40% |
Exercise | MCQ Quiz | 20% |
Required reading
Smeltzer & Bare's Textbook of medical surgical nursing, 4th ed.
Farrell, M., & Dempsey, J. (2017)
Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Sydney.
Clinical Psychomotor Skills Assessment Tools For Nurses 7th ed.
Tolleffson, J., & Hillman, J. (2016)
Cengage: Melbourne.
Where to next?
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following courses. Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course.
VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.