CNS6562

Advanced clinical practice 2

Ms A Nolan

6 points · 24 hours seminar · 120 hours field experience · Second semester · MMC Clayton · Prerequisite: CNS6561

Objectives Through a variety of in-class, clinically based and student-driven activities, it is expected that this subject will enable students to develop an understanding of the role functions central to nursing case management; assess complex client needs, teach clients and their families, and coordinate support services in order to ensure quality health care in hospital and following discharge; promote a collaborative relationship with other health care providers and consumers in planning and delivering comprehensive health care from preadmission to postdischarge; demonstrate clinical leadership by functioning as a team leader, role model, preceptor, facilitator and advocate for professional practice standards; evaluate current health care policies, resources, and community services which impact on the care for individuals and families; evaluate current health care policies, resources and community services which impact on health promotion programs.

Synopsis Students demonstrate clinical leadership in the provision of quality nursing care for episodes of care and across the continuum of care within their specialty area. In depth exploration of complex client needs and health care resources is undertaken, along with critique and analysis of advanced practice nursing both within and outside the boundaries of secondary and tertiary health facilities.

Assessment Seminar presentations and clinical project. (Specific details will be provided for students taking the subject at level 4 or at level 5).

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