nsm4tic transition to intensive care nurs prac
TRANSITION TO INTENSIVE CARE NURSING PRACTICE
NSM4TIC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Transition to Intensive Care focuses on nursing diagnosis, interventions, management & evaluation in the context of Intensive Care Nursing Practice. In this subject, students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills required to care for patients in intensive care 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 intensive care nursing. This subject further 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. This 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-ordinatorSam Miller
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 area.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing (3rd Edition) | Prescribed | Aitken, L., Marshall, Andrea, & Chaboyer, Wendy (2016) | Chatswood, NSW. Elsevier Australia. |
| Readings | Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management (8th Edition). | Prescribed | Urden, L.D., Stacy, K.M., and Lough, M.E. (2017) | Saint Louis: Elsevier. Missouri. |
| Readings | Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults & Children (7th Ed). | Prescribed | McCance, K., Huether, S., Brashers, L. & Rote, N. (2014) | Elsevier |
| Readings | Jarvis's Physical Examination & Health Assessment (7th Edition) | Recommended | Jarvis, C. (2016) | Saint Louis: Elsevier. Missouri. |
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-ordinatorSam Miller
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 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-ordinatorSam Miller
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 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 |