NUR5703

Advanced pathophysiology & health assessment (12 points)

(MED)

Leader: Ms Tracy McConnell-Henry

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Flexible)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Flexible)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Flexible)
Peninsula First semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2005 (Flexible)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the health assessment concepts and processes, including the differences between functional, developmental and body systems health assessments. 2. Accurately record an in-depth client's health history. 3. Incorporate age related differences, cultural, and ethnic variations relevant to the client's health history. 4. Perform and document a systematic physical health assessment utilising health assessment tools and techniques. 5. Formulate nursing diagnoses based on an accurate analysis of health assessment data. 6. Perform a comprehensive health assessment using therapeutic communication skills in a selected area of nursing practice.

Assessment: Module 1: Clinical portfolio: 20 % + Exam: 20% + Literature review: 10% + Objective structured clinical Assessment (OSCA): Pass/Fail Module 2: Clinical portfolio: 20% + Case study: 20% + Oral presentation: 10% Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (OSCA): Pass/Fail

Off-campus attendance requirements: Attendance at residential schools held oncampus.