nsm4tac transition to acute and critical nursing
TRANSITION TO ACUTE AND CRITICAL NURSING CARE
NSM4TAC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills required to care for patients in critical care nursing practice contexts. This subject provides a theoretical and practical foundation that prepares students for ethically oriented professional practice and undertake further studies at more advanced levels in acute/critical care nursing. This subject enables students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, specialised clinical proficiency, and effective communication skills. Students will be able to make independent judgements; plan, implement and evaluate practice in specialty contexts and function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The subject is delivered via a flexible online mode comprising learning modules via LMS and a limited number of on campus workshops (and/ or equivalent online virtual classrooms) and supported by appropriate clinical practicum.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKatie Street
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HMN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions As per course entry requirements the student must be employed 2 days/week throughout semester in their area of specialty.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | High-Acuity Nursing (7th Edition) | Prescribed | Wagner, K., Hardin-Pierce, M., & Welsh, D. (2018). | PEARSON |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Link theoretical concepts to clinical practice regarding pathophysiology of common conditions relevant to speciality area
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting, Lecture/Workshop
02. Accurately interpret diagnostic assessment data relevant to specialty area to inform nursing practice
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting, Lecture/Workshop
03. Apply specialty knowledge, skills and/or equipment/technology to well defined situations in specialty area
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting, Lecture/Workshop
04. Develop a plan of care and employ appropriate nursing interventions based on identified clinical priorities relevant to specialty area
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting, Lecture/Workshop
05. Evaluate and monitor patient's response to treatment and revises plan of care accordingly
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting, Lecture/Workshop
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatie Street
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"3 x 6-hours face-to face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"3-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 96.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 day per week throughout semester time spent in the clinical setting."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 word written assessment | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| 2500 word equivalent case presentation, using specified media | Contains two parts: Part A: Oral Case Presentation in Clinical environment 1000 word equivalent Part B: Written Case Presentation 1500 words | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| 1500 word equivalent examination | Hurdle Requirement. Students must achieve a pass mark for this assessment in order to pass the subject as it will assess their knowledge regarding professional practice in their specialty area | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| 1000 word equivalent clinical appraisal | Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject as their professional practice will be assessed in the clinical environment. | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatie Street
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Three 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"3 x 6-hours face-to face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"3-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 96.0 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.
"1 day per week throughout semester time spent in the clinical setting."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 word written assessment | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| 2500 word equivalent case presentation, using specified media | Contains two parts: Part A: Oral Case Presentation in Clinical environment 1000 word equivalent Part B: Written Case Presentation 1500 words | 50 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| 1500 word equivalent examination | Hurdle Requirement. Students must achieve a pass mark for this assessment in order to pass the subject as it will assess their knowledge regarding professional practice in their specialty area | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| 1000 word equivalent clinical appraisal | Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject as their professional practice will be assessed in the clinical environment. | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |