nsg2anb acute illness nsg b
NURSING PATIENTS WITH ACUTE ILLNESS B
NSG2ANB
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides you with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required by nurses in the provision of care for patients with chronic disease experiencing an acute illness requiring hospitalisation. Specific foci: Therapeutic communication skills including situations involving sudden death or dying patients and their families and; Caring for patients with multiple comorbidities and develop and implement a plan of care to meet all care requirements and; National Health Priority areas including renal, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal and haematological diseases. Techniques explored include: Complex chronic wound care, blood transfusions, and specimen collection including venepuncture and; Catheterisation, fluid balance management and care of a patient with continuous bladder irrigation post-surgery and; Chronic pain management.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRachel Cross
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites NSG2ANA or NSG2TBN, or both of NSG2ACA and NSG2MIN. Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNPRW, RBN, HZNM, HZNMD, HBNGE, HBNGEB, HBNGEM, HBNGES, HBNGEW, HBNEN, HBNENB, HBNENM, HBNENS, HBNENW Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry), Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse), Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Co-requisites NSG2HPB
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Medical # Surgical Nursing Critical Thinking for person-centred Care, (2nd Aust. Ed.) | Prescribed | Lemone, P. & Burke, K. et al. (2014) | Pearson Australia |
| Readings | Clinical Psychomotor Skills assessment skills for nurses (5th ed). | Prescribed | Tollefson. J. (2012) | Cengage Publishing |
| Readings | Lewis Medical Surgical Nursing ANZ: Assessment and management of clinical problems (4th Ed). | Recommended | Brown, E. & Edwards, H. (2015) | Elsevier Sydney |
| Readings | Smeltzer & Bare#s Textbook of medical # surgical nursing (3rd Ed). | Recommended | Farrell, M. & Dempsey, J. (2013) | Lippincott, Williams & Wilkens Sydney |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Utilise clinical reasoning to design an appropriate evidenced based patient centred plan of care for persons with a chronic disorder considering associated comorbidities.
- Activities:
- EBL activities Online activities Tutorial activities Simulated learning Clinical Practicum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Demonstrate competence in nursing interventions when caring for patients with a chronic disease experiencing an acute illness requiring hospitalisation
- Activities:
- EBL activities Online activities Tutorial activities Simulated learning Clinical Practicum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
03. Practice within the legal and ethical standards governing nursing practice and healthcare.
- Activities:
- EBL activities Online activities Tutorial activities Simulated learning Clinical Practicum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
04. Demonstrate effective teamwork in healthcare.
- Activities:
- EBL activities Online activities Tutorial activities Simulated learning Clinical Practicum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
05. Develop your professional role and identity as a nurse and as a member of a wider healthcare team.
- Activities:
- EBL activities Online activities Tutorial activities Simulated learning Clinical Practicum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
06. Provide effective teaching and learning sessions within scope of practice in the clinical setting.
- Activities:
- EBL activities Online activities Tutorial activities Simulated learning Clinical Practicum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Parker
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical skills including some simulation"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Including online lectures"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 120.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students must complete between 112 to 120-hours of placement to meet subject requirements."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical placement (equivalent to 2,000-words) | 50 | 01, 05, 04, 03, 02, 06 | |
| One 1-hour exam (equivalent to 1,000-words) | 25 | 03, 02, 01, 04, 06, 05 | |
| One clinical skills assessment (equivalent to 1,000-words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTherese Worme
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical skills including some simulation"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Including online lectures"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 120.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete between 112 to 120-hours of placement which may vary according to the clinical placement facility working hours and public holidays."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical placement (equivalent to 2,000-words) | 50 | 01, 05, 04, 03, 02, 06 | |
| One 1-hour exam (equivalent to 1,000-words) | 25 | 03, 02, 01, 04, 06, 05 | |
| One clinical skills assessment (equivalent to 1,000-words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachel Cross
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical skills including some simulation"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Including online lectures"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 120.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete between 112 to 120-hours of placement which may vary according to the clinical placement facility working hours and public holidays."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical placement (equivalent to 2,000-words) | 50 | 01, 05, 04, 03, 02, 06 | |
| One 1-hour exam (equivalent to 1,000-words) | 25 | 03, 02, 01, 04, 06, 05 | |
| One clinical skills assessment (equivalent to 1,000-words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSandra Connor
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical skills including some simulation"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Including online lectures"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 120.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete between 112 to 120-hours of placement which may vary according to the clinical placement facility working hours and public holidays."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical placement (equivalent to 2,000-words) | 50 | 01, 05, 04, 03, 02, 06 | |
| One 1-hour exam (equivalent to 1,000-words) | 25 | 03, 02, 01, 04, 06, 05 | |
| One clinical skills assessment (equivalent to 1,000-words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Shepparton, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachel Cross
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical skills including some simulation"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Including online lectures"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 120.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete between 112 to 120-hours of placement which may vary according to the clinical placement facility working hours and public holidays."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical placement (equivalent to 2,000-words) | 50 | 01, 05, 04, 03, 02, 06 | |
| One 1-hour exam (equivalent to 1,000-words) | 25 | 03, 02, 01, 04, 06, 05 | |
| One clinical skills assessment (equivalent to 1,000-words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |