Undergraduate - UnitNUR2206 - Integrated nursing practice 2

On completion of this unit, it is expected that the student will be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiological changes associated with gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, vascular and hematological dysfunction and their application to the nursing care of patients in medical/surgical contexts;
2. recognise paediatric health issues relating to the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems, incorporating specific health assessment techniques;
3. describe underpinning principles of pharmacology, therapeutic drug administration and monitoring as they relate to the patient;
4. discuss possible implications associated with drug administration, including calculations for administering drugs to paediatric patients;
5. describe the legal and professional nursing requirements associated with safe use of medications including administration, storage and handling;
6. analyse problems associated with drug administration, including drug interactions and the use of drugs across the life-span;
7. plan culturally relevant and age specific nursing interventions for acutely ill patients across the lifespan;
8. critically discuss ethical issues relevant to the nursing care of patients requiring medical/surgical care;
9. demonstrate safe, evidenced based clinical practice in an acute care setting based on integration of theoretical principles and practical skills;
10. provide person-centred care according to relevant nursing care principles for patients, under the supervision of registered nursing staff and the clinical teacher;
11. conduct and document comprehensive assessments of patient needs utilising an appropriate assessment tool, and
12. reflect and evaluate self-performance in terms of the delivery of quality nursing care.