Prerequisites
HNB3141 - Nursing and Complex Care
HNB3124 - Professional Practice 4
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Analyse the scope of community nursing (acute, non-acute, chronic and palliative care) and interprofessional practice in Australia; | ||
2. | Appraise advances in and limitations of Primary Health Care (PHC) in Australia and globally; | ||
3. | Compare and contrast major community health needs of vulnerable families and patients in local, national and global regions and relate these to the national health priorities; | ||
4. | Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of patients, families or communities within community settings; | ||
5. | Examine issues associated with community based program delivery; | ||
6. | Analyse issues related to health outcomes, compliance and chronic disease management; | ||
7. | Integrate the principles of occupational health and safety, risk assessment and nursing practice within community settings; and | ||
8. | Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to practice community nursing in a variety of community settings. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Test | Test (30mins) | 10% |
Assignment | Written assessment (2000 words) | 60% |
Portfolio | Virtual Simulations and Professional practice portfolio artefacts (1500 word equivalence total) | 30% |
Practicum | Professional Practice Summative Assessment (ANSAT) | 0% |
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