Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

The aim of this unit is to provide registered nurses with a comprehensive foundation for the assessment of clients' health status in order to determine and deliver competent nursing care based upon the goals of health restoration, maintenance and promotion.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be expected to be able to:

1. analyse health assessment data using a problem solving approach in order to develop an appropriate plan for client care;

2. relate the concept of holistic health to nursing health assessment and nursing practice;

3. identify communication skills that will enhance the nurse/client therapeutic relationship;

4. discuss the importance of using a practical framework for delivering appropriate client care;

5. completely assess and record a client's health history; and

6. perform and document a systematic physical assessment.

Assessment

Assignment: 30%
Assignment: 30%
Exam: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Grace Stankiewicz

Contact hours

1 hr lecture
2 hrs Tut
2 - 4 hours private study