NUR5111 - Contemporary nursing practice 1

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

1. Apply anatomical and physiological principles to the outcomes of the patient assessment and care planning process.
2. Integrate scientific theory and clinical problem solving, communication and decision making skills to systematically assess a patient in the acute care clinical setting.
3. Plan and evaluate patient assessment data using clinical problem solving and decision making processes to justify care interventions across the lifespan of patients in acute care settings.
4. Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care using a person-centred approach cognisant of each individual's autonomy, self-esteem and dignity.
5. Apply the principles of pharmacology to therapeutic drug administration and monitoring to ensure the safe care of patients in a clinical setting.
6. Describe the legal and professional nursing requirements associated with quality use of medications including safe oral drug administration, storage and handling.
7. Perform basic nursing care skills to maintain and ensure patient safety using an evidence-based and professional approach in the clinical environment.
8. Identify the core principles of palliative care and the resources available for people with life limiting illness.
9. Practice in accordance with NMBA Competencies for the Registered Nurse and other professional standards at a beginning level.