Nursing Professional Practice 4

Unit code: HNB4201 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
VU Sunshine Clinical School
Prerequisites
HMB4104 - Professional Studies 2
HNB3141 - Nursing and Complex Care
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This final capstone professional nursing practice unit prepares students for transition to practice. Students will be expected to apply theoretical principles, evidence-based knowledge and nursing practice skills, at an increased level of complexity and independence. This is a consolidation unit to integrate nursing theory and practice in preparation for employment as a Graduate Registered Nurse Division 1.



Students in this unit are advised that restrictions apply to withdrawing online once enrolled, to meet the requirements of external placement providers.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Implement evidence based comprehensive and individualised quality nursing care.
  2. Apply legal and ethical principles in delivery of nursing care.
  3. Participate in reflective practice through documentation, discussion, and self-evaluation.
  4. Exhibit effective communication skills in interactions with patients, significant others and health professionals.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to adjust care and priorities in changing situations, and identify and manage the deteriorating patient.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Interim Professional Practice Performance Appraisal
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Final Professional Practice Performance Appraisal and Reflection

Students must achieve the grade 'Pass' on their final Professional Practice Performance Appraisal and Reflection to pass this unit. Supplementary assessment is not available for the Professional Practice Performance Appraisal.

Required reading

Required readings will be available on VU Collaborate.

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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