304268 (v.1) Introduction to Nursing Practice 121
Area: | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Contact Hours: | 6.0 |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Clinical Practice: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Fundamentals of nursing practice. Client interaction, communication and documentation. Activity and exercise health pattern. Principles of evidence based practice. Art of caring. The nursing profession, professional role identification and role(s) of the nurse. Australian Nursing Council Inc. (ANCI) competencies. Aims of nursing education. Introduction to microbiology - modes of transmission and prevention of infection. Standard precautions in infection control related to nursing practice. |