Issues in nursing 1: perspectives and attitudes towards nursing
BDN
Ms J Raybould
3 points * 39 hours per semester * First semester * Gippsland
This subject, undertaken by students in the undergraduate program, is an introduction to ideas fundamental to nursing. As an introductory subject, this part of the course aims to expose students to ideas, concepts and influences which make nursing a dynamic, caring profession committed to the welfare of people in need of nursing services. The subject has been designed to introduce the student to a critical examination of the historical development of nursing, and develop insights into the evolution of nursing from a national and international perspective. It introduces and encourages students to analyse critically and reflect upon selected contemporary issues and trends in nursing.
Assessment
Written (1000 words): 30%; (1000 words): 30%; (1500 words): 40%
Prescribed texts
Burdess N The handbook of student skills: For the social sciences and humanities Prentice-Hall, 1991
George J B Nursing theories: The base for professional nursing practice 2nd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1985