Nursing practice 1: Health perspectives over the lifespan (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Ms Ailsa Rickards (Gippsland) & Ms Lisa McKenna (Peninsula)
Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
MILDURA First semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this subject, students should be able to: 1. Describe the concept of health from biomedical, psychological, cultural and ecological perspectives 2. Begin to evaluate the concept of health needs or challenges for the normal individual or group over the lifespan 3. Perform selected basic nursing skills in a simulated environment using evidence-based nursing approach 4. Explain the role and levels of communication in the nurse-client relationship 5. Describe the roles of nurses and their relationships with other health care professionals through observation made in a clinical practice environment 6. Demonstrate skills for the assessment of health and development of individuals over the lifespan 7. Accurately collect and record data for health profiles and/or health histories for either individuals, groups or communities
Assessment: Written examination: 50% + Clinical fieldwork: 50% + Practical skills examination: pass/fail - students must pass this examination to pass the unit. Mandatory 100% attendance of laboratory
Contact Hours: 55 hours lectures, laboratories, self directed learning activities
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