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NUR1102 - Health assessment in clinical practice6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSLUndergraduate Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health SciencesLeader: Ms Ailsa Rickards (Gippsland & Leongatha), Ms Robyn Fairhall (Peninsula) & Ms Lyn Faulks (Mildura)Offered
Gippsland Second semester 2008 (Day) SynopsisThis unit incorporates a lifespan and holistic perspective for care. The unit examines fundamental knowledge and skills in preparation for the care of individuals who have developed health problems. Emphasis is placed on systematic methods for health assessment of clients and the development of appropriate plans for care intervention and the evaluation of that care. Knowledge and skills are developed in recognition of the legal and ethical dimensions of care. Clinical practice experience is an integral component of this unit and concentrates on the attainment of fundamental client care skills. Students are expected to develop a sound knowledge to the nursing needs of clients. ObjectivesOn completion of this unit, students are expected to be able to:
Clinical Objectives On completion of clinical practical experience, students are expected to be able to:
Assessment
Clinical assignment: 30% Contact hours20 hours of lectures, 20 hours of laboratories, 10 hours of guided learning, 80 hours of clinical placement, 26 hours of individual study (Total of 156 hours) PrerequisitesCo-requisitesOnly available to students enrolled in: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing/ Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic), Bachelor of Nursing and Rural Health Practice, Bachelor of Midwifery, or Diploma of Foundation Studies. |