nsg2ana acute care nsg a
NURSING PATIENTS WITH ACUTE ILLNESS A
NSG2ANA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will provide you with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required by Registered nurses in the provision of patient-centred care for persons experiencing an acute illness requiring hospitalisation and/or surgery. Through lectures,online activities, workshops, clinical skills laboratories and a clinical placement you will explore patients with acute healthcare concerns across the lifespan experiencing common cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine diseases and develop more advanced nursing skills. This will enable you to plan and manage patient care safely in a variety of acute care contexts. The clinical practicum will allow you to integrate theoretical principles to the nursing practice of patients. To achieve the learning outcomes of this subject, you will be expected to complete a range of written and clinical assessments.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSandra Connor
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBNGEW, HBNGEB, HBNGE, HBNGEM, HBNGES, HBNENW, HBNENB, HBNEN, HBNENM, HBNENK, HBNENS no other rule applies OR students admitted in HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNPRW, RBN, HZNMD or HZNMDB must pass NSG1INA and NSG1NAM.
Co-requisites NSG2HPA
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject has been designed to be taken in conjunction with NSG2HPA. Students should enrol in NSG2ANA and NSG2HPA in the same semester. Any alterations from this course plan are to be discussed with your Course Coordinator for approval.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Medical-Surgical Nursing Critical Thinking for Person-Centred Care, Vols 1-3 (2nd Aus. Ed). | Prescribed | Lemon, 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 | Clinical Reasoning Learning to think like a nurse | Prescribed | Levett-Jones, T. (2013) | Pearson Australia |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board [ANMB] Standards of Practice for a Registered Nurse when caring for individuals and their families, with Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Endocrine disorders.
- Activities:
- EBL Seminar activities Online/ mobile technologies activities Facilitated face-to-face workshops Clinical skills teaching/prac Simulation learning Clinical practice
02. Examine the impact of hospitalisation on individuals and their families.
- Activities:
- EBL Seminar activities Online/ mobile technologies activities Facilitated face-to-face workshops Clinical skills teaching/prac Simulation learning Clinical practice
03. Develop & Justify person-centred care, using the Clinical Reasoning Cycle to individuals experiencing Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Endocrine disorders.
- Activities:
- EBL Seminar activities Online/ mobile technologies activities Facilitated face-to-face workshops Clinical skills teaching/prac Simulation learning Clinical practice
04. Apply psychomotor skills to individuals experiencing Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Endocrine disorders.
- Activities:
- EBL Seminar activities Online/ mobile technologies activities Facilitated face-to-face workshops Clinical skills teaching/prac Simulation learning Clinical practice
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Week 07-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Parker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 28
One 9.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 28
One 10.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 16
Ten 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Includes some clinical skills learning and simulation learning."
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 18 - 23
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete between 72 to 80-hours of clinical placement which may vary according to the clinical placement facility working hours and public holidays."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 16
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Placement (1,500 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject. | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written Assessment Task (1,500 words) | Submitted via Turnitin LMS | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Class Activities (500 word equivalent) | Students are required to engage in ten (10) pre-clinical preparation activities in the lab classes # each worth 1.5%. Activities to be submitted as part of the e-portfolio | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Clinical Skills Assessment (1000 words equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Clinical Compliance Documentation | Hurdle Assessment. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject |
Bendigo, 2019, Week 07-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTherese Worme
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 28
One 9.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 28
One 10.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 16
Ten 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Includes some clinical skills learning and simulation learning."
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 18 - 23
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete between 72 to 80-hours of clinical placement which may vary according to the clinical placement facility working hours and public holidays."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 16
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Placement (1,500 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject. | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written Assessment Task (1,500 words) | Submitted via Turnitin LMS | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Class Activities (500 word equivalent) | Students are required to engage in ten (10) pre-clinical preparation activities in the lab classes # each worth 1.5%. Activities to be submitted as part of the e-portfolio | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Clinical Skills Assessment (1000 words equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Clinical Compliance Documentation | Hurdle Assessment. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject |
Berwick, 2019, Week 07-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanne Joyce-McCoach
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 07 - 28
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 07 - 28
Ten 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 07 - 28
One 10.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 07 - 28
One 9.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Placement (1,500 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject. | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written Assessment Task (1,500 words) | Submitted via Turnitin LMS | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Class Activities (500 word equivalent) | Students are required to engage in ten (10) pre-clinical preparation activities in the lab classes # each worth 1.5%. Activities to be submitted as part of the e-portfolio | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Clinical Skills Assessment (1000 words equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Clinical Compliance Documentation | Hurdle Assessment. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject |
Frankston, 2019, Week 07-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanne Joyce-McCoach
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 07 - 28
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 07 - 28
Ten 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 07 - 28
One 10.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 07 - 28
One 9.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Placement (1,500 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject. | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written Assessment Task (1,500 words) | Submitted via Turnitin LMS | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Class Activities (500 word equivalent) | Students are required to engage in ten (10) pre-clinical preparation activities in the lab classes # each worth 1.5%. Activities to be submitted as part of the e-portfolio | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Clinical Skills Assessment (1000 words equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Clinical Compliance Documentation | Hurdle Assessment. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 07-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSandra Connor
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 19
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 15 - 27
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 15 to week 27 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete between 72 to 80-hours of clinical placement which may vary according to the clinical placement facility working hours and public holidays."
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 19
Ten 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Includes some clinical skills learning and simulation learning."
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 28
One 10.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 28
One 9.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Placement (1,500 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject. | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written Assessment Task (1,500 words) | Submitted via Turnitin LMS | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Class Activities (500 word equivalent) | Students are required to engage in ten (10) pre-clinical preparation activities in the lab classes # each worth 1.5%. Activities to be submitted as part of the e-portfolio | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Clinical Skills Assessment (1000 words equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Clinical Compliance Documentation | Hurdle Assessment. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject |
Mildura, 2019, Week 07-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSandra Connor
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 28
One 9.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 28
One 10.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 16
Ten 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Includes some clinical skills learning and simulation learning."
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 18 - 23
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete between 72 to 80-hours of clinical placement which may vary according to the clinical placement facility working hours and public holidays."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 16
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Placement (1,500 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject. | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written Assessment Task (1,500 words) | Submitted via Turnitin LMS | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Class Activities (500 word equivalent) | Students are required to engage in ten (10) pre-clinical preparation activities in the lab classes # each worth 1.5%. Activities to be submitted as part of the e-portfolio | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Clinical Skills Assessment (1000 words equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Clinical Compliance Documentation | Hurdle Assessment. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject |
Shepparton, 2019, Week 07-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sleeth
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 28
One 9.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 28
One 10.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 16
Ten 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Includes some clinical skills learning and simulation learning."
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 18 - 23
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete between 72 to 80-hours of clinical placement which may vary according to the clinical placement facility working hours and public holidays."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 16
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Placement (1,500 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject. | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written Assessment Task (1,500 words) | Submitted via Turnitin LMS | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Class Activities (500 word equivalent) | Students are required to engage in ten (10) pre-clinical preparation activities in the lab classes # each worth 1.5%. Activities to be submitted as part of the e-portfolio | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Clinical Skills Assessment (1000 words equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Clinical Compliance Documentation | Hurdle Assessment. It is essential to pass the clinical placement in order to pass the subject |