nsg1nam nursing assessment and management

NURSING ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT

NSG1NAM

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject develops your abilities to conduct comprehensive and systematic health assessments across the lifespan and communicate the findings to others; and develop, plan and provide person-centred care. Through lectures, online activities, workshops, clinical skills laboratories and a clinical placement you will be able to explore appropriate assessment techniques to examine specific physiological, psychological and social aspects of people. The clinical practicum will allow you to undertake assessments of assigned patients and integrate theoretical principles to comprehensive safe nursing practice. To achieve the learning outcomes of this subject you will be expected to complete a range of written, verbal and clinical assessments within a 12-week period.

SchoolNursing and Midwifery (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorRuby Walter

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Students must be admitted to one of the following courses: HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNPRW, RBN - Bachelor of Nursing, HZNM, HNNMD, HZNMDB - Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery Students admitted to other course codes require Subject Coordinator's approval to enrol

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Nursing Student's Clinical Survival Guide

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorReid, K et al.

Year2014

Edition/Volume3rd Ed

PublisherPEARSON AUSTRALIA

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery. A person-centred approach to care.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorDempsey J, et al

Year2014

Edition/Volume2nd Ed

PublisherWOLTERS KLUWER/LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Jarvis' Physical Examination and Health Assessment Australian and New Zealand Edition

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorForbes H., Watt E.

Year2016

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherElsevier

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Health Assessment and Physical Examination

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorEstes M., Calleja P., Theobald K., Harvey T.

YearN/A

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherCengage Learning

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Clinical Psychomotor Skills. Assessment Skills for Nurses

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorTollefson, J.

Year2016

Edition/Volume5th Ed

PublisherCENGAGE LEARNING AUSTRALIA

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Jarvis' Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment Australian and New Zealand Edition

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorForbes H., Watt E

Year2016

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherElsevier

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Critical Conversations for Patient Safety. An essential guide for health professionals.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorLevett-Jones T.

Year2014

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherPEARSON AUSTRALIA

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedYes

Work-based learningYes

Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced

Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject

Total hours/days required80 hours

Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - regional
Domestic - metro

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Select a range of assessment techniques aimed at examining each functional health pattern.

02. Using the clinical reasoning cycle conduct a comprehensive assessment of selected patient profiles.

03. Apply communication strategies to build therapeutic relationships and extract important health information from people.

04. Apply core concepts that underpin person-centred care to nursing management.

05. Using principles of education develop a personal professional portfolio and conduct health promotion sessions for patients.

Subject options

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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Week 03-09, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRon Picard

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 3 - 7
Five 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 3 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 8 - 9
One 40.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 3 - 7
Five 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 3 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Clinical Placement assessment (2000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Clinical case study (1000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Clinical learning portfolio (1000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Clinical Compliance DocumentationHurdle Assessment	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null

Bendigo, 2020, Week 03-09, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen Nightingale

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 3 - 7
Five 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 3 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 8 - 9
One 40.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 3 - 7
Five 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 3 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Clinical Placement assessment (2000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Clinical case study (1000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Clinical learning portfolio (1000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Clinical Compliance DocumentationHurdle Assessment	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 03-09, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRuby Walter

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 3 - 7
Five 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 3 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 8 - 9
One 40.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 3 - 7
Five 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 3 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Clinical Placement assessment (2000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Clinical case study (1000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Clinical learning portfolio (1000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Clinical Compliance DocumentationHurdle Assessment	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null

Mildura, 2020, Week 03-09, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSandra Connor

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 3 - 7
Five 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 3 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 8 - 9
One 40.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 3 - 7
Five 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 3 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Clinical Placement assessment (2000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Clinical case study (1000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Clinical learning portfolio (1000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Clinical Compliance DocumentationHurdle Assessment	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null

Shepparton, 2020, Week 03-09, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRuby Walter

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 3 - 7
Five 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 3 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 8 - 9
One 40.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 3 - 7
Five 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 3 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Clinical Placement assessment (2000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Clinical case study (1000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Clinical learning portfolio (1000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Clinical Compliance DocumentationHurdle Assessment	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null