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 builds on the knowledge and skills gained in NURS5821 Nursing Practice 1 and NURS5831 Clinical Nursing Skills 1 and complements NURS5832 Clinical Nursing Skills 2, by introducing students to the dimensions of medical/surgical nursing of individuals. In particular, the unit focuses on diseases that have been identified as national health priority areas. Students have the opportunity to examine the principles and practices for facilitating the care of patients experiencing diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, diabetes and arthritis. Incorporated into this unit is the practice of preoperative and postoperative care, admission and discharge planning, patient education and interprofessional practice.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) identify and discuss the national health priority areas; (2) identify and discuss the nursing care needs of patients with varying system dysfunction; (3) utilise strategies that facilitate a therapeutic nurse–patient relationship, refine patient assessment by using a comprehensive nursing framework and utilise data to develop a nursing care plan for patients experiencing acute or chronic illness; (4) demonstrate analytical skills by incorporating the theoretical principles of clinical decision making into patient care plans; (5) implement appropriate nursing assessment and care for patients on admission and discharge, including preoperative and postoperative management; (6) demonstrate competency in Australia Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) competencies standards for the Registered Nurse; (7) communicate verbally, and in writing, in a professional and culturally appropriate manner with the patient, their family and other members of the healthcare team; (8) demonstrate the capacity to work effectively as a member of the interprofessional team in the delivery of health care; and (9) discuss the socio/cultural and political factors that affect the medical/surgical healthcare needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
- Assessment
This comprises an examination (50 per cent), an assignment (40 per cent) and reflective journal (10 per cent). The hurdle requirements comprise a clinical performance appraisal tool (pass/fail), and a medication calculation test (must achieve 100 per cent). Students must meet the hurdle requirements to achieve a pass in the unit.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Assistant Professor Olivia Gallagher
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- 127 [theoretical: 39 hrs (lectures: 2 hrs per week
tutorials: 1 hr per week)
clinical: 88 hrs] - Texts
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Crisp, J., and Taylor, C, eds. Potter and Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd edn: Elsevier Australia 2009
Farrell, M., and Dempsey, J., eds. Smeltzer and Bare's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2011
Levitt-Jones, T. and Bourgeois, S. The Clinical Placement: An Essential Guide for Nursing Students, 2nd edn: Churchill-Livingstone/Elsevier 2011
Tollefson, J. Clinical Psychomotor Skills: Assessment Tools for Nursing Students, 4th edn: Cengage Learning Australia 2010
- 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.