313037 (v.2) Nursing Practice 264
| Area: | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 48.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 4 x 2 Hours Semester |
| Individual Study: | 9 x 2 Hours Semester |
| Science Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 4 x 2 Hours Semester |
| Clinical Practice: | 2 x 40 Hours Semester |
| Prerequisite(s): |
313030 (v.1)
Applied Bioscience 263
or any previous version
AND 313031 (v.1) Behavioural Health Science for Nursing 263 or any previous version OR Admission into 310824 (v.2) Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) or any previous version AND 313032 (v.1) Inquiry for Nursing Practice 263 or any previous version OR 314133 (v.1) Inquiry for Clinical Practice 365 or any previous version AND 313033 (v.4) Nursing Practice 263 or any previous version OR 310828 (v.2) Supporting Women 223 or any previous version |
| Syllabus: | Use a systems approach assess, diagnose, manage, document and evaluate care related to the unstable patient in surgical or medical settings. Apply therapeutic communication and meet nursing competency standards in selected clinical contexts. Assess and manage care needs of people with depressive states. Inter-professional care planning. Medication (parenteral, paediatric) preparation, administration and recording, dosage calculations and medication infusion devices. Intravenous fluid replacement therapy across the lifespan, including blood product replacement. Pain management across the lifespan. Emergency procedures, including paediatric resuscitation. Wound and stoma care. Nutritional support. Elimination support (catheters). Pre-post operative care. Principles of barrier nursing. Paediatric fluid management. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 060301 General Nursing |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Geraldton University Centre | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Great Southern TAFE Albany | Semester 1 | Y |
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