301346 (v.2) Nursing (Perioperative) 561


 

Area:School of Nursing and Midwifery
Credits:50.0
Contact Hours:10.0
Clinical Practice:1 x 10 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:Application of concepts, knowledge, skills and current research findings in perioperative nursing practice. Delivery modes of surgical intervention. Role and practice issues. The perioperative nurse-client relationship - advocacy role. Collegiality and teamwork.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit students will have - Provided perioperative nursing care at a competent level to the patient requiring surgical intervention. Utilised a problem solving approach in the provision of perioperative nursing care. Demonstrated the ability to utilise the principles of scientific inquiry in the evaluation of perioperative nursing interventions that promote the health of the surgical patient. Demonstrated the capacity to evaluate collaborative relationships with other members of the health care team within the perioperative setting.
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: Dobrzykowski T.M., (1994), Teaching Strategies to Promote Critical Thinking Skills in Nursing Staff, Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 25(6), 272-276. Hull C. and Redfern L., (1996), Profiles and Portfolios - A Guide for Nurses and Midwives, London, MacMillan. Palmer A., Burns S. and Bulman C., (Eds.), (1994), Reflective Practice in Nursing - The Growth of the Professional Practitioner, London, Blackwell Science.
Unit Texts: Drain, C. (1994), The post anaesthesia care unit: a critical care approach to post anaesthesia nursing. Sydney, W.B. Saunders Company. Meeker M. and Rothrock, J. (1999), Alexander's care of the patient in surgery (11th ed.). Sydney, Mosby. ACORN Standards, Guidelines and Policy Statements. (2002).
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Professional Portfolio. Continuous competency based clinical evaluation. This is by pass/fail assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1  Y
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2  Y

 

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