Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit encourages students to explore and reflect upon their own personal and professional nursing values, past experiences and the social, cultural and political context of nursing and collaborative healthcare practices. Students explore the impact that therapeutic nursing interventions may have on the person and their family when experiencing alterations in their wellbeing or health. The unit focuses on preparing nursing students for clinical practice from a theoretical perspective. Considered are the ethical and legal issues that impact on care, legislation that supports and governs safe, competent and effective nursing practice and the significance of communication (in many forms) in healthcare practice. The unit encourages and supports nursing students to interact with clients, patients, their families or caregivers and multidisciplinary team members in ways that support appropriate psychosocial interventions which are sensitive to the cultural background, emotions, cues and educational needs and that enhance a therapeutic and professional relationship. This unit complements NURS5831 Clinical Nursing Skills 1. The clinical practice component of the unit is facilitated, under the guidance of a practitioner scholar and clinical preceptors, with the support of the unit coordinator. In the clinical setting, students gain experience that enables them to meet their learning objectives and the specific learning outcomes of this unit. The major focus for the clinical practice component of this unit is the integration of the principles of health assessment (incorporating interviewing and physical assessment), clinical decision making, basic nursing interventions and oral medication administration (all linked to NURS5831 Clinical Nursing Skills 1). On completion of the unit, it is expected that students, while providing therapeutic interventions, are able to incorporate the further collection of health assessment data and adjust care accordingly.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) identify their own and others cultural beliefs, attitudes and values regarding health and illness and explain the impact of historical, cultural, political and social factors on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' health and health care; (2) discuss the impact of psychological processes and attitudes on the nurse/patient relationship and discuss and identify common behavioural responses in clients experiencing illness and/or receiving health care; (3) identify and develop professional verbal and written communication skills which are sensitive to persons, culture, illness experience, and family context and that respect the patient, their families and other members of the healthcare team; (4) identify ethical and legal principles addressing the legal governance of health and nursing practice; and including relevant legislation, autonomy, confidentiality and informed consent as they apply to nurse-patient interactions; (5) demonstrate the capacity to work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of health care; (6) demonstrate competency in beginning nursing care including selected clinical skills and oral medication administration; and (7) develop an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of clinical decision making and critical thinking.
- Assessment
This comprises an assignment (40 per cent), in-class test (40 per cent) and a professional reflective journal (30 per cent). The hurdle component comprises a clinical performance appraisal tool (pass/fail). Students must pass the hurdle requirements to pass the unit.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- lectures: 39 hrs
tutorials: 13 hrs
clinical placement: 88 hrs - Texts
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Berman, A. et al. Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, 2nd edn: Pearson 2012
or
Crisp, J., and Taylor, C. eds. Potter and Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd edn: Mosby 2009
and
Levitt-Jones, T., and Bourgeois, S. The Clinical Placement: An Essential Guide for Nursing Students, 2nd edn: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone 2011
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.