CNS6561

Advanced clinical practice 1

Ms A Nolan

6 points * 24 hours seminar * 130 hours field experience * First or second semester * MMC Clayton

Objectives Through a variety of in-class, clinically based and student-driven activities, it is expected that this subject will enable students to integrate knowledge from their specialty nursing practice with concepts of advanced nursing assessment intervention and evaluation; solve complex nursing problems involving high technology interventions, client education and changes in lifestyle, or community referrals; develop knowledge and skills fundamental to nursing case management; demonstrate a collaborative relationship with other health care providers and consumers in planning and delivering comprehensive health care from pre-admission to post-discharge; demonstrate clinical leadership by functioning as a clinical resource and nursing consultant in the management of client care; identify opportunities for nursing role extension and expansion within a climate of health care delivery change.

Synopsis The subject provides the opportunity for nurses with a specialty practice focus to develop the knowledge and skills fundamental to developing advanced clinical practice roles within that specialty. A major emphasis is placed on the introduction of role, conceptions and skills central to advanced nursing practice

Assessment Seminar presentations and clinical log. (Specific details will be provided for students taking the subject at level 4 or at level 5.)