NUR4501

Acute care clinical skills (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Ms J French

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2003 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: The development of clinical practice in nursing care commonly delivered in acute care settings at a generalist nurse level. The unit will enable students to safely practise clinical skills, from pre-admission to post-discharge of patients in a simulated laboratory environment and in a supervised health-care environment. Students develop confidence and proficiency with clinical nursing skills through a clinical placement at an appropriate hospital/daycare venue.

Assessment: Classroom presentation: 25% + Assignment: 25% + Practical examination (OSCE): 50%