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.  

Unit details

Location:
St Albans
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
HNB2205

Prerequisites

HNB2104 - Nursing and Acute Care 1

HNB2107 - Nursing Professional Practice 1

RBM2202 - Pathophysiology & Quality Use of Medicines 2

HNB2105 - Nursing and Mental Health 1

HNB2106 - Professional Practice 2

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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

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

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