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NS1881 - Nursing Practice 1
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences |
This subject introduces students to the application of culturally safe person-centred care. Skills in assisting with activities of daily living to promote patient independence are developed. The techniques of physical health assessment are practiced in a simulated setting.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate techniques used to assess physical health;
- Describe the precautions necessary to maintain a safe environment for the individual and the healthcare team;
- Demonstrate the performance of fundamental nursing skills;
- Apply the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice in the provision of evidence-based nursing care in a simulated environment;
- Outline principles of culturally safe person- centred care and its application across the lifespan.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
- Written > Case notes - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Medication calculation - (%) - Individual
- Written > Peer review - (%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (10%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in at least 80% of scheduled tutorials/specified online content; participate in all scheduled clinical skills classes; achieve at least 80% for the clinical calculation; achieve a pass grade for portfolio, peer review and exam; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties. Exams may be scheduled outside regular university exam period.
Availabilities |
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| Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal (Pathway) | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New |
| Lecturers: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment in this offering is restricted. |
| Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New |
| Lecturers: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Cairns, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Face to face teaching 08-May-2023 to 10-May-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New |
| Lecturers: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Mackay, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New |
| Lecturers: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Mackay, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Face to face teaching 15-May-2023 to 17-May-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New |
| Lecturers: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Mount Isa, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New |
| Lecturers: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New |
| Lecturers: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Face to face teaching 15-May-2023 to 17-May-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New |
| Lecturers: | Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Ms Jodi New. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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