300728 (v.2) Professional Practice Issues 214

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Area:	School of Nursing and Midwifery
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Individual Study:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	300720 (v.2) Research Foundation in Nursing 213 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Professional role development - autonomy and accountability. Bioethics and nursing practice - professional codes of conduct. Legal issues in nursing practice - professional rights and responsibilities in law. Quality patient care - professional standardsand evidence-based practice. Indicators of quality patient care. Communicating professionalism - professional resumes.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Identified the principles of professional nursing practice. Outlined the ethical and legal frameworks for professional practice. Discussed contemporary bioethical and legal issues related to professional nursing practice. Discussed the principles of evidence-based practice in relation to quality patient care. Developed the skills to prepare a professional resume.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Johnstone M.J., (1994), Nursing and the Injustices of the Law, Sydney, W. B. Saunders, Harcourt Brace and Company. Selby H., (1998), The Aftermath of Death, Sydney, The Federation Press. Selby H., (1996), The Aftermath of Death, Sydney, The Federation Press.
Unit Texts:	Hawley G., (1997), Ethics Workbook for Nurses - Issues, Problems and Resolutions, NSW, Social Science Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Analytical Paper 40%. Case Study 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y 2004 Great Southern TAFE Albany Semester 1 Y     2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Geraldton University Centre Semester 1 Y     2004 Pantai Coll Nursing Malaysia Trimester 3A Y     2004 S'pore HR Institute Semester 1 Y     2004 S'pore HR Institute Semester 2 Y