Nursing and Acute Care 2

Unit code: HNB2205 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
St Albans
Prerequisites
HNB2104 - Nursing and Acute Care 1 (applicable for HBNB, HBMA students ONLY)
HNB2107 - Nursing Professional Practice 1 (applicable for HBMA students ONLY)
RBM2202 - Pathophysiology & Quality Use of Medicines 2 (applicable for HBNB, HBMA students ONLY)
HNB2105 - Nursing and Mental Health 1 (applicable for HBNB students ONLY)
HNB2106 - Professional Practice 2 (applicable for HBNB students ONLY)
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit builds on previous nursing units of study and further develops the students’ knowledge of the National Health Priorities and compliments 'RBM2202 Pathophysiology & Quality Use of Medicines 2'. In particular, students will be introduced to the nursing management of patients suffering from endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, cancer and their related co-morbidities. Patient Case studies and simulation activities will be utilised to develop student's ability to apply their problem solving, critical thinking and clinical decision making skills. In addition, students will expand on their psychomotor skills in the clinical laboratory.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Describe holistic assessment of individuals across the lifespan experiencing acute illness.
  2. Utilise evidence based practice to explain the interprofessional management of individuals experiencing endocrine, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, cancer and palliative care conditions.
  3. Demonstrate skills and knowledge in related clinical skills (e.g. NGT, stoma care, blood transfusions).
  4. Utilise evidence based practice in the management of complex wounds.
  5. Develop reflective practice skills with technical skill acquisition and clinical simulation.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 20%
Written assessment (1200 words)
Assessment type: Examination
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Grade: 15%
OSCA (Objective, Subjective Clinical Assessment) (30 minutes)
Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 65%
Written assessments (case study x 3)
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 0%
Medication Calculation Assessment - (30 minutes)

Students must achieve 100% in the Medication Calculation Assessment to pass as this is integral to safe nursing practice. Students will be eligible for a maximum of 2 attempts for the medication calculation assessment.
To gain an overall pass in this unit, students must attend all laboratory classes and submit all assessment items (to align to ANMAC accreditation requirements of the course) and achieve an aggregate score of 50%. There will be no supplementary assessments for this unit.
Note - To gain an overall pass in this unit, students must attend 100% of all deferred nursing and simulation laboratory classes, submit all assessment items (to align to ANMAC accreditation requirements of the course) and achieve an aggregate score of 50% overall for the unit. The OSCA assessment will be deferred and results released upon completion of this task.
Students must achieve 100% in the drug calculation test (hurdle requirement) which is integral to safe nursing practice. Students will be eligible for a maximum of 2 attempts for the medication calculation assessment. A third attempt may be granted at the discretion of the Academic Student Progress Board (ASPB) committee.

Required reading

Required textbooks will be prescribed by the Lecturer.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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