Area: | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Concepts, knowledge, skills and current research findings related to a selected area of care practice. Problem-solving approaches in the design and implementation of nursing care. Ethical and legal issues. Evidence-based plans of care in critical incident situations. Delivery of nursing interventions for patients requiring a selected area of nursing intervention |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated application of knowledge of research findings relevant to the development of nursing care. Demonstrated the ability to relate legal and ethical principles to the analysis of criticalincidents in nursing practice. Integrated evidence-based knowledge in the analysis of nursing care. Synthesised a conceptual framework for use in nursing practice. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Humphris D. and Masterson A., (2000), Developing New Clinical Roles - A Guide for Health Professionals, London, Churchill Livingstone. Keleher H. and McInerney F., (1998), Nursing Matters, Sydney, Churchill Livingstone. Lumby J., (2001), Who Cares? The Changing Health Care System, Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Lumby J.and Picone D., (2000), Clinical Challenges, St Leonards, Allen and Unwin. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60300 Nursing (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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