NUR2106 - Integrated nursing practice 1

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

1. demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiological changes associated with respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, renal and endocrine dysfunction, and their application to the nursing care of patients in practice settings;
2. describe the underpinning principles of pharmacology, therapeutic drug administration and monitoring as they relate to the patient;
3. list / describe possible implications associated with drug administration, including drug interactions and side effects in the use of drugs across the life-span;
4. describe the legal and professional nursing requirements associated with the safe use of medications, including administration, storage and handling;
5. assess, plan, implement and evaluate culturally relevant and age specific nursing interventions for patients requiring medical and/or surgical care;
6. identify ethical issues relevant to the nursing care of patients requiring medical and/or surgical care;
7. demonstrate safe clinical practice in an acute and/or primary care setting based on the integration of theoretical principles and practical skills;
8. provide person-centred care according to relevant nursing care principles for patients, under the direct supervision of registered nursing staff and the clinical teacher; and
9. reflect and evaluate self-performance related to knowledge, skills and nursing care delivered.