Postgraduate - UnitNUR5004 - Contemporary nursing practice 4

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

1. develop the ability to perform advanced skills in the areas of cardiac and respiratory patient management;
2. reflect on and identify specific learning needs in preparation for registration as a professional nurse;
3. utilise adult learning theories, concepts and principles to identify specific learning needs and strategies by which these can be met;
4. demonstrate critical application of skills in communication, organisation and clinical leadership;
5. employ clinical and critical decision making skills to identify, analyse and resolve problems in the practice environment;
6. develop and implement patient centered care interventions that encompass patients' cultural, ethical and developmental needs;
7. reflect critically on their personal and professional development in preparation for practice as a registered nurse;
8. practice with increasing independence in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMAC) National Competencies for the Registered Nurse, Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses; and
9. demonstrate evidence of competency through the development of a professional portfolio.