Rural nursing practice 3: Transition to rural nursing practice (12 points)
(MED)
Leader: Ms Ailsa Rickards
Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
MILDURA Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this unit students are expected to be able to: 1. develop a rural career path plan; 2. evaluate the contribution of leadership management and teamwork in facilitating case management and optimal health outcomes; 3. apply a range of problem solving and time management strategies to enhance the organisation of clinical workloads; 4. describe a range of effective stress management options that promote the nurses' ability to cope with challenging and critical incidents; 5. appreciate the importance of professional affiliation, life-long learning and maintaining clinical skills and knowledge of current trends and practices; and 6. submit clinical reports and applications in order to advance rural health outcomes. Clinical Objectives: 7. manage/case manage clinical problems appropriately; 8. practice with increasing independence; 9. demonstrate safe clinical practice based on sound theoretical knowledge; and 10. incorporate current research findings into practice.
Assessment: Assignment: 30% + Case study: 25% + Poster: 15% + Clinical report: 30%
Prerequisites: NUR3106, NUR3110
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