NURSING 7202 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice II

Course Details

Course Code	NURSING 7202
Course	Fundamentals of Nursing Practice II
Coordinating Unit	Adelaide Nursing School
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 7 hours per week
Restrictions	Available to M.Clin Nurs students only
Assessment	Literature search and essay

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Tammy Page

Course Coordinator: Tamara Page
Phone: +61 8 8313 1225
Email: tamara.page@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Room 3-64, School of Nursing, 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Integrate and apply knowledge from nursing science and evidence based practice to health care needs of an individual with simple acute and chronic health care needs of an individual
2	Integrate biological, physiological and pharmacological sciences with nursing the acutely and chronically ill patient
3	Identify relevant activities of daily living for a patient with a selected health problem
4	Articulate considerations of varying needs of patients who are ill across the lifespan
5	Identify and explain diagnostic tests relevant to selected health problems

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Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 2, 5
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1-5
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1-4
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	1, 2, 4
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1, 2, 5
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	4
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1, 3, 4

Required Resources

Crisp, J Taylor, C, Douglas, C & Rebeiro, G, 2013, Potter and Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing 4th edn, Mosby Elsevier, 最新糖心Vlog.

Lewis, P & Foley, D, 2011 Weber & Kelley’s Health assessment in Nursing 4/e, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 最新糖心Vlog.

Recommended Resources

Bryant, B & Knights, K, 2011, Pharmacology for Health Professionals, 3rd edn, Mosby Elsevier, Sydney.

Lee, G & Bishop, P 2012, Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals, 5th edn, Pearson Prentice Hall, Frenchs Forest.

Harris, P, Nagy, S & Vardaxis, N (eds) 2009, Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 2nd edn, Mosby, Sydney.

McMurray, A & Clendon, J, 2010, Community Health and Wellness, 4th Edition: Primary health care in practice, Mosby 最新糖心Vlog.

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course uses a blend of lectures, tutorials and workshops to identify situations that impact the daily environment of nursing practice. Students are encouraged to consider their ‘arrival’ at the career of nursing and to actively reflect on what they consider to be the professional skills and attributes. Role plays and self -directed learning opportunities help to facilitate the reflective nature of this course.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The workload for this course requires attendance at:
• 2 x 1 hour lecture / week
• 1 x 2 hour tutorial / week
• 1 x 3 hour problem based learning workshop / week

It is expected that you will need to invest about 12 hours per week of study to successfully complete this course. This includes all study activities, lectures, tutorials, PBL sessions, readings and assessment. Thus some weeks it will be more and others less. It is recommended that you plan your time commitment to the course at the beginning of the semester.

Learning Activities Summary

The tables below indicate the lecture, tutorial and I based workshop outlines for Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 1. A body systems approach is taken. Simple health problems based on of the top illnesses experienced in 最新糖心Vlogn society are as studied as a series of case presentations. Pease refer to the timetable above for details on class and time. Other tutorials may be provided as required.

Fundamentals of Nursing Practice II

Lecture Series

1. Endocrine disorders
2. Gastrointestinal and renal disorders
3. Cardiac disorders
4. Respiratory disorders
5. Musculoskeletal disorders
6. Neurological disorders
7. Reproductive disorders
8. Oncological disorders

Tutorial Series

1. Oxygen therapy
2. Fluid and electrolyte management
3. Transfusion of blood and related products
4. Pain management – acute and chronic
5. Wound care
6. Drug calculations
7. Medication administration – oral, S/C, topical
8. Support services for patients with cancer

Problem Based Learning Workshop Series

Problem based learning is an active process involving significant communication between tutors and students.

Students will work to apply their knowledge of patho-physiology, pharmacology, fundamentals of nursing, patient education, primary health care to the following health problems:
1. Thyroid dysfunction
2. Urinary tract infection
3. Heart failure
4. COPD
5. MVA / Spinal injury
6. Parkinson’s disease
7. Prostate
8. Breast cancer

The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Assessment Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome(s) being addressed
Inquiry Based Learning participation	Formative	NGP	1, 3, 5
Group Seminar presentation on a specific health problem	Summative & Formative	30%	1, 2, 4
Exam	Summative	70%	1-2

Assessment Detail

ASSESSMENT 1: IBL participation

Inquiry based learning is an active process involving significant communication between tutors and students. During this course students will work to apply their knowledge of patho-physiology, pharmacology, fundamentals of nursing, patient education, primary health care to the series of health problems presented. This will include consideration of:
Activity and exercise - Manual handling skills
• Sleep
• Elimination
• Nutrition
• Hydration
• Hygiene
• Skin integrity
• Safety
• Assistance with mobility
• Sepsis
• Basic life support
• Physical assessment, nursing documentation
• Introduction to case-based learning
• Assessment – vital signs
• Clinical skills - see skills list

Assessment will be based on the student’s performance in relation to:
• IBL Process Skills
• Knowledge Base Development
• Reasoning
• Personal, Professional and Collegial Behaviour
• Verbal Interactions

ASSESSMENT 2: Seminar presentation on a specific health problem

Students will be allocated a specific health topic from the endocrine system and understand how the system regulates the body’s internal environment. The endocrine system regulates functions such as growth, reproduction, metabolism and fluid and electrolyte balance.
As a small group students will work to deliver a seminar presentation.
Students will critically analyse and synthesise their knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, fundamentals of nursing care, patient education requirements, and primary health care to the health problem.
All students in the group are required to present a portion of the seminar.
The seminar format is to address the following:
• Introduction to the topic
• Epidemiology
• Pathophysiology
• Impact on a patient’s lifestyle and activities of daily living
• Nursing care interventions
• Pharmacology interventions
• Patient education requirements
• Primary health care issues
• Summary and Conclusions
• References

ASSESSMENT 3: Exam

The exam will be based on the acute and chronic health problems explored this semester and the practice expectations around the fundamentals of care that nurses provide. It will take place in Week 17, Exam week 2. The date, venue and time will be advised closer to the date.

Submission

Unless otherwise indicated all submission of assignments is to be through the assignments portal of MyUni. Students MUST keep an electronic copy of all assignments submitted. Cover sheets are required for all assignments and can be accessed from the Discipline of Nursing website. Extension of time for submission of assignments is subject to negotiation with the course coordinator. Requests must be made before the due date of the assignment. In principle, all assignments should be submitted by the due date. However, an extension may be granted if the request is made before the due date and the usual administration procedures are followed. Late submission without an approved extension will be penalised at the rate of 10% of available marks for each working day after the due date. Work submitted more than ten days after the due date may be returned unmarked. This action will be taken to prevent students who do get their work in on time being disadvantaged.
Whenever possible staff will turn around marked assignments within 4 weeks or earlier.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Students are to ensure they are familiar with the contents of the 2014 Master of Clinical Practice Handbook. A PDF of this document is available through MyUni.

The following marking guides will be used for assignments:

Marking Guide - IBL Student Evaluation

Student performance will rated as competent, partially demonstrated or not demonstrated in relation to the following:

IBL Process Skills

• Identify relevant information in the case presentation

• Develop Hypotheses

• Discuss hypotheses in terms of mechanisms

• Use evidence to support reasoning

• Develop specific/concise learning issues

• Links learning issues to aspects of case

• Identify and uses appropriate resources

Knowledge Base Development

• Identify relevant knowledge required for the problem

• Apply anatomical knowledge to the problem

• Apply and integrate lecture material into discussion

• Synthesise new information and present in discussion without notes

• Apply existing and new knowledge to the problem and is able to discuss/test hypotheses with appropriate information from learning issues

• Comment on student’s knowledge base

Reasoning

• Presents ideas in a logical stepwise manner

• Re-evaluates hypotheses in response to new information or discussion

• Asks questions which help to clarify the problem

• Links ideas to contribute to drawing pu a concept map as a summary

Personal, Professional and Collegial Behaviour

• The student has demonstrated an ability to work effectively in a group and contribute to discussions with peers

• Actively participating in group discussions

• Using professional language at all times

• Displaying respect for colleagues, patients who are the basis of cases, staff and tutors

• Respecting and valuing other group members contributions

• Dealing with difference of opinion without conflict or confrontation

• Providing constructive feedback to tutor and other group members

• Having strategies for involving other group members in the discussion

• Prepares well for sessions

• Self-evaluates own learning needs for further development

• Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills

• Self-evaluates own personal abilities, the task and group issues

• Demonstrates a professional behaviour and attitude appropriate to the context of the case

Verbal Interactions

• Pronunciation (clarity of speech and volume of speech)

• Style of interaction (contributes and responds freely, asks questions)

• Vocabulary and grammatical correctness

Marking Guide - Seminar Presentation

Structure 25%

• Introduces the topic and states aims of the presentation.

• Clearly describes the way in which the presentation will proceed.

• The presentation is structured in a logical sequence so that the content flows.

• The presentation ends with a brief cogent, defendable conclusion that summarises the discussion within the presentation.

• The time for the presentation is managed well, allowing adequate time for questions/debate at the conclusion of the presentation.

Content and Critical Analysis 60%

Content (30%)
• The presentation has covered the topic sufficiently.

• The presentation content has clear links to contemporary nursing theory and clinical practice.

• The student's presentation demonstrates a depth of understanding of the topic and associated significant issues.

Critical analysis (30%)
• The presentation demonstrates a high degree of critical thought and insight by:
- providing justification/rationale for the discussion
- demonstrating they have reflected on the complex issues surrounding the topic
- discussing the topic from differing perspectives, thereby providing a balanced discussion

Referencing 15%

• Material is presented in an interesting manner.
• The student uses learning resources appropriately.
• The group's interest is maintained by the student.
• The student:
- is audible
- faces the audience
- responds to questions in an appropriate fashion
- leads an interactive discussion that challenges the group to issues related to their nursing practice

Final results for this course will be made available through .

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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the 最新糖心Vlog to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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