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NS2882 - Nursing Practice 4
| Credit points: | 6 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences |
Mixed attendance availabilities are restricted to students admitted to 78110E - Bachelor of Nursing Science [External].
This subject extends students' knowledge of concepts of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Students progress from their understanding of wellness to examine concepts of disease and further develop their skills in health assessment in respect of identified body systems; endocrine, gastrointestinal, reproductive and neurological. Application of knowledge and skills in this subject maintains a focus on patient-centred care and the Registered nurse standards for practice.
Learning Outcomes
- utilise focused health assessment to identify variations from normal parameters;
- apply knowledge of the pathophysiology of the endocrine, gastrointestinal, reproductive, integumentary and neurological systems in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care;
- apply the Registered Nurse standards for practice in the provision of evidence-based nursing care;
- apply principles of patient-centred care and diversity in the provision of nursing care in practice settings;
- relate principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to the management of people experiencing endocrine, gastrointestinal, reproductive, integumentary and neurological disorders and/or mental illness.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
- Online unfolding scenario - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Case study analysis - (30%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Simulation activity - (%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Professional placement performance - (%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Pass requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in at least 80% of scheduled on-campus tutorial classes/online collaboration sessions and all scheduled clinical skills classes; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; achieve satisfactory grade for clinical calculation quiz, examination, clinical skills peer assessment, portfolio task and PEP. Exams may be scheduled outside regular university exam period.
| Prerequisites: | NS2881 |
Availabilities |
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| Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr Paul Baretta, Mrs Tracy Gardiner, Dr Susan Edwards |
| Lecturers: | Mr Paul Baretta, Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Mrs Tracy Gardiner, Dr Anupama Bangara Kulur, Dr David Simcock, Mrs Angela Brogan, Dr Susan Edwards, Ms Tracey Gooding, Dr Donna Martin. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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| Cairns, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Face to face teaching 11-Oct-2021 to 15-Oct-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr Paul Baretta, Mrs Tracy Gardiner, Dr Susan Edwards |
| Lecturers: | Mr Paul Baretta, Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Mrs Tracy Gardiner, Dr David Simcock, Mrs Angela Brogan, Dr Susan Edwards, Ms Tracey Gooding, Ms Reuby Grantley-Davies. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment in this offering is restricted. |
| Mackay, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr Paul Baretta, Mrs Tracy Gardiner, Dr Susan Edwards |
| Lecturers: | Mr Paul Baretta, Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Mrs Tracy Gardiner, Mrs Angela Brogan, Dr Susan Edwards, Ms Tracey Gooding. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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| Mackay, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Face to face teaching 18-Oct-2021 to 22-Oct-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr Paul Baretta, Mrs Tracy Gardiner, Dr Susan Edwards |
| Lecturers: | Mr Paul Baretta, Mrs Tracy Gardiner, Dr Susan Edwards. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment in this offering is restricted. |
| Mount Isa, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr Paul Baretta, Mrs Tracy Gardiner, Dr Susan Edwards |
| Lecturers: | Mr Paul Baretta, Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Mrs Tracy Gardiner, Mrs Angela Brogan, Dr Susan Edwards, Ms Tracey Gooding. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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| Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr Paul Baretta, Mrs Tracy Gardiner, Dr Susan Edwards |
| Lecturers: | Mr Paul Baretta, Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Mrs Tracy Gardiner, Dr Anupama Bangara Kulur, Mrs Angela Brogan, Dr Susan Edwards, Ms Tracey Gooding, Ms Reuby Grantley-Davies, Dr Donna Martin. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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| Townsville, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Face to face teaching 18-Oct-2021 to 22-Oct-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr Paul Baretta, Mrs Tracy Gardiner, Dr Susan Edwards |
| Lecturers: | Mr Paul Baretta, Mrs Leisa Sanderson, Mrs Tracy Gardiner, Mrs Angela Brogan, Dr Susan Edwards, Ms Tracey Gooding. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment in this offering is restricted. |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.