Units: Nursing
NS1000 Nursing Care 1: Introduction to Essential Skills for Adult Care
This practice unit introduces the nursing student to the concepts of holistic health care and the role of the nurse, focusing on essential nursing skills for adult care in diverse clinical settings. The theoretical component of the unit provides broad evidence-based knowledge from which the nurse can provide care. The laboratory-based clinical skill component provides the student nurse with the opportunity to integrate theoretical knowledge and skills, by means of instruction, tuition and practise of the essential nursing skills. This unit prepares the student to perform beginner level clinical skills acquired during the semester to a real-life work-based clinical setting during the five week NSCP 1000 Nursing Care 1 Clinical Practicum Unit. This unit of study also builds onto and integrates with the additional first year Bachelor of Nursing introductory units: Nursing in the Australian Context; The Human Body for Nurses 1; and Developmental Psychology by means of application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.
NS1002 Introduction to Nursing in the Australian Context
This unit of study introduces the student to nursing as a developing profession by exploring the influences both past and present on the image of nursing, the role of nursing, professional nursing associations and nursing education in Australia. In addition to the external influences, Notre Dame’s philosophy of nursing and education, and the conceptual framework underpinning the Bachelor of Nursing course and content is presented. An overview of current trends in nursing practice are discussed, including influences such as Australia’s Health Care Delivery System, theories and models of nursing, research and evidenced-based practice, informatics for health care, and ethical and legal issues pertaining to nursing practice in Australia. The need for critical thinking and clinical judgment skills are examined, along with the purpose of the nursing process, care plans and clinical pathways to guide practise. This unit of study also provides opportunities for students to develop writing and referencing skills for tertiary level learning. Nursing practice issues relating to effective interpersonal communication with culturally and linguistically diverse patients/clients and health care colleagues within diverse clinical settings is also explored.
NH1000 Introduction to the Human Body for Nurses 1
Introduction to the Human Body for Nurses is the first science unit which introduces the student nurse to a basic overview and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body across the lifespan. This is essential for the application of nursing practice as it provides the foundation needed to support clinical experiences. Anatomy studies the structure of the human body and the relationship of parts to one another. Physiology is concerned with the function of the body and how particular body parts work to sustain life. The systems covered in this unit include: the organisation of the human body; cells and tissues; the skin; musculoskeletal, respiratory, renal, digestive (including nutrition), cardiovascular (including blood) and endocrine systems. This unit is a pre-requisite to NH1001 an Introduction to the Human Body for Nurses II.
PS100.2 Developmental Psychology
This unit of study introduces the student to human behaviour and development across the lifespan and provides a basis for understanding holistic nursing practice. It introduces psychological concepts relevant to nursing practice. Lifespan development assumes the human organism is in a state of constant development: psychological, social and biologically, and that understanding development within each of these realms can enable an educated response to challenges that arise across the lifespan. As each of us is both student and participant in human development the unit aims to integrate theory, empirical research and personal insight. The major theories of human development are covered and the practical implications of those theories for working with people at different stages of life are discussed. There is a strong emphasis on the critical thinking skills required to evaluate and utilise developmental theories and perspectives. The unit will discuss the individual within a systemic framework to provide a context for individual development throughout the lifespan.
ET100 Introduction to Ethics
In the moral traditions of both East and West, Ethics is concerned with three interrelated things: what we value as ‘Good’ or ‘Bad’, what we regard as ‘virtuous’ or ‘vicious’ behaviour, or character; and what we define by rule as ‘Right’ or ‘Wrong’ to protect ourselves and society from harm and to promote the health and well-being of the community. This unit introduces you to the themes and methods of Ethics as an academic discipline with the emphasis on practical skills in sound ethical decision-making and critical examination of current moral issues. Specific vocation-based ethics (e.g. Business Ethics and Health Care Ethics) are also introduced.
NSCP1000 Nursing Care 1 Clinical Practicum: Introduction to Essential Skills for Adult Care
Nursing Care 1- Clinical Practicum - Essential Skills for Adult Care is the clinical component linked to NS 1000. This is the first clinical placement of the degree. This first clinical practicum unit introduces the student to the healthcare workplace environment. The unit provides the student nurse with the opportunity to integrate and put in context the theoretical knowledge and skills gained from NS 1000 with personal knowing and positive attitudes to learning, by practising essential nursing skills performed by a beginning level nursing student. This unit of study also builds onto and integrates with the additional first year Bachelor of Nursing introductory units: Nursing in the Australian Context; Introduction to the Human Body for Nurses; and Developmental Psychology by means of application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.
NS1003 Family, Aged and Community Care
The content in this unit provides the student nurse with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of community nursing and primary health care practice and the diverse types of community services available in Australia. Primary health care, a philosophy of optimising wellness through health promotion and illness prevention across the lifespan, for individuals, families, groups and communities, underpins the nursing role. Concepts of liaison, culture, assessment, advocacy, social justice, mediation, empowerment, enabling, and community development are explored. This unit builds onto and integrates with the additional first year Bachelor of Nursing introductory units: Maternal, Child, & Family Care; An introduction to the Human Body for Nurses1 & 2; Sociology of Health and Illness; Developmental Psychology; and third year units Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health; and Transcultural Nursing Care by means of application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.
NH1001 Introduction to the Human Body for Nurses 2
This unit continues the introduction of anatomy and physiology of the human body to the nursing student. Understanding the human body in a comprehensive manner enables the student to be cognisant of complex nursing actions as well as provide rationales that support appropriate decision making and interventions. This unit is essential prior knowledge to understanding the underlying pathophysiology of disease processes and the associated nursing interventions. The unit is approached using an ‘across the lifespan’ approach, that is, where applicable, each lecture, tutorial or laboratory session will consider all age groups. The systems covered in this unit include: the nervous system & the senses; the lymphatic & immune systems; the reproductive system, pregnancy & human development; and heredity. NH1000, Introduction to the Human Body for Nurses I is a pre-requisite for this unit.
NB1000 Sociology of Health and Illness
This unit of study provides the nurse with sociological concepts and theories to provide an analytical framework to examine the influences of our social environment, social processes, and social relationships in Australian society. In particular, the impact the social environment has on holistic health and well-being for individuals, families, and community groups in Australia. The sociocultural dimensions of technology; politics and law; education, kinship and family; culture; religion and philosophy, language, age, gender, ethnohistory; and economic factors will be examined within social context to enable the student to evaluate how these social institutions can enhance, or inhibit the delivery of a socially just and equitable health care system. Students will be encouraged to question their own beliefs, values and attitudes about health and well-being, illness, and health care, as well as those represented by others around them. This unit of study builds onto and integrates with the additional first year Bachelor of Nursing introductory units: Nursing in the Australian Context; Family Health and Community; Maternal, Child & Family Nursing; Introduction to the Human Body for Nurses1 & 2; Nursing care 1 & 2; and Developmental Psychology by means of application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.
NS1001 Nursing Care 2: Maternal, Child & Family Nursing
This unit introduces the nursing student to a family centred approach to the concepts of holistic health and wellness. Issues relating to maternal-newborn, child, adolescent and family health care in diverse clinical settings are examined within a social model of health framework. The theoretical content examines the physiological and psychological aspects of pregnancy, birth, puerperium for the childbearing woman and her newborn. Nursing care for children and adolescents experiencing altered health status is also studied. Government policies guiding maternal-newborn, child, adolescent and family care are examined, in addition to the role of the Paediatric Nurse, Midwife, Child Health Nurse, and School Health Nurse in the delivery of community, primary health care, health promotion and preventive health services. Knowledge from this unit will enable the nurse to work in hospital and community clinical settings that provide maternity-newborn care and care for those children and adolescents experiencing an acute illness, and/or living with a chronic disease or disability. This unit of study builds onto and integrates with the additional first year Bachelor of Nursing introductory units: Family Health and Community Care; An introduction to the Human Body for Nurses1 & 2; Sociology of Health and Illness; Nursing Care 1: Essential Skills for Adult Care; and Developmental Psychology by means of application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.
NSCP 1001 Nursing Care 2 Clinical Practicum: Family, Aged & Community Care
This clinical practicum unit provides the student nurse with the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge, skills and attitudes about maternal, child and family nursing, and adolescent, aged and community care to clinical practice. During the practicum, the student nurse will complete their clinical experience in a variety of in-patient hospital, community based health care facilities including maternity, paediatric, and adolescent units; aged and community care. It is intended the practicum skills will prepare the student to provide safe, competent and responsible nursing care for patients/clients at various stages of development and life phases. This unit builds onto and integrates with the additional first year Bachelor of Nursing introductory units: Family Health and Community Care; an introduction to the Human Body for Nurses1 & 2; Sociology of Health and Illness; Maternal, Child & Family Nursing and Developmental Psychology by means of application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.
NS1004 Current Trends in Nursing Practice (Enrolled Nurses Only)
This unit of study is available to the Enrolled Nurse. The unit introduces the student to the current role of the registered nurse, professional nursing associations and nursing education in the State of NSW and Australia. In addition to the external influences, Notre Dame’s philosophy of nursing and education, and the conceptual framework underpinning the Bachelor of Nursing course and content is presented. An overview of current trends in nursing practice are discussed, including influences such as Australia’s Health Care Delivery System, research and evidenced-based practice, informatics for health care, occupational health and safety, and ethical and legal issues pertaining to nursing practice in Australia. The need for critical thinking and clinical judgment skills are examined, along with the purpose of the nursing process, care plans and clinical pathways to guide practice. This unit of study also provides opportunities for students to develop writing and referencing skills for tertiary level learning. Nursing practice issues relating to effective interpersonal communication with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients/clients, Aboriginal People and health care colleagues within diverse clinical settings are also explored.
NH2000 Pathophysiology and Nursing Implications 1
This unit introduces the nursing student to what constitutes health and disease. The unit focuses on deviations in health across the lifespan of the person. Nursing students must be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal presentations of patients/clients. This unit aims at consolidating their understanding of ‘normal’ and introduces the concepts of ‘abnormal’ in discrete body systems. The systematic approach to Pathophysiology will be the foundation of the study of the person with multi-system organ failure and those requiring critical care. Disorders of the following body systems will be covered: integumentary, musculo-skeletal, respiratory, renal, gastro-intestinal, cardiovascular and lymphatic, haematological and endocrine. The nursing care required to support recovery and optimal health in patients with disease states will be introduced.
NH2002 Applied Pharmacology for Nurses
This unit introduces the nursing student to an understanding of the effects and consequences of medications administered to their patients/clients. Nurses evaluate the appropriateness of medications according to their own knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and biochemistry when administering medications. This unit provides essential knowledge for the nurse’s role in medication therapy of the patient/client across the lifespan. This knowledge includes Registered Nurses Code of Practice and legal responsibilities in medication administration, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, medications and the integumentary, musculo-skeletal, respiratory, renal, gastro-intestinal, cardiovascular, endocrine, nervous, reproductive and immune systems, pain management, and recreational drug use. This unit is run concurrently with NS 2000 (Nursing Care 3), where the clinical skills and practising of medication administration will occur. Students will also be deemed competent in medication calculations associated with drug administration.
NH2003 Concepts of Microbiology & Epidemiology for Nurses
This unit introduces the nursing student to infection control as an integral part of quality health care. Microbiology is not infection control per se, but understanding the key elements of micro-organisms and the way they can impact on the health of the person, the family, and the community, is an important requisite to interrupting the transmission of disease. It is imperative that nurses have a working knowledge of the principles of epidemiology, surveillance and outbreak management of infections to provide ongoing quality care in special situations. The topics covered in this unit include microbial growth invivo & invitro; bacteria, viruses, Helminths, parasites, algae, fungi, protozoa & arthropods; antibiotic therapy, resistance & ‘super bugs’; transmission of infection & infection control from a nursing perspective; communicable disease epidemiology in Australia; surveillance and outbreak management.
NS2000 Nursing Care 3: Medical/Surgical
This unit builds on the nursing students’ understanding of the concepts of holistic health and the role of the nurse, focusing on essential nursing skills for patient care in diverse acute medical and surgical settings. The theoretical component of the unit provides broad evidence-based knowledge from which the nurse can provide care. The laboratory-based clinical skills component provides the student nurse with the opportunity to integrate theoretical knowledge and skills, by means of instruction, tuition and practice of the essential nursing skills. This unit prepares the student to perform clinical skills acquired during the semester to a real-life work-based clinical setting during the clinical practicum unit NS 2000. This unit of study also builds onto and integrates with additional second year Bachelor of Nursing Units: Pathophysiology and Nursing Implications I; Applied Pharmacology for Nurses; and Concepts of Microbiology and Epidemiology for Nurses by means of application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.
PH100 Introduction to Philosophy
This unit addresses some of the central themes of Philosophy - the nature of reasoning, of knowledge, of human nature- by examining a variable range of fundamental issues such as reason, logic, knowledge, justice, love. Students are encouraged to reflect on these fundamental questions and to examine their own beliefs. They increase their cultural literacy by exploring how these issues have influenced western culture. The study of philosophy exposes students to different styles of thinking, requiring them to develop skills in critically evaluating different arguments.
NSCP2000 Nursing Care 3: Clinical Practicum – Medical/Surgical
This unit provides the student nurse with the opportunity to integrate theoretical knowledge and skills in a work-based clinical setting. This unit of study also builds onto and integrates with the additional second year Bachelor of Nursing Units: Nursing Care 3 (Medical/Surgical), Pathophysiology and Nursing Implications I; Applied Pharmacology for Nurses; and Concepts of Microbiology and Epidemiology for Nurses by means of application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.
NH2001 Pathophysiology and Nursing Implications 2
Pathophysiology and Nursing Implications 2 continues the introduction to deviations in health, which is essential for the application of nursing practice. This unit aims at consolidating the students understanding of ‘normal’ and introduces the concepts of ‘abnormal’ in body systems. Knowledge of the disease process is essential to gaining a contemporary understanding of the pathophysiology of common diseases across the lifespan. Understanding the underlying changes in body physiology that results from disease or injury, enables the student to be cognisant of complex nursing actions as well as provide rationales that support appropriate decision making and interventions. Topics covered in this unit include the person with neurological, immunological, reproductive and genetic disorders. Oncology, physiology of pain and multi-system organ failure are also covered. NH2000 Pathophysiology and Nursing Implications 1 is a prerequisite for this unit.
NPD2000 Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing
This unit of study explores relevant aspects of the law which impact on the provision of nursing care. It analyses assumptions about what is law as opposed to what is ethics and examines case histories as a means of developing practical skills in legal problem identification. It is designed to equip students with the competencies required to enable them to function in accordance within the legislative and legal parameters that affect nursing practice, while re-emphasising the importance of protecting the rights and responsibilities of the patient/client and their family. This unit of study builds onto and integrates with all core first, second and third year nursing care and clinical practicum units of study, in addition to the introductory unit Nursing in the Australian Context; Evidenced-based Nursing 1 & 11; Contemporary Issues in Leadership and Nursing Practice; and the Role of the Professional Nurse by means of application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.
NPD2001 Evidence-based Nursing Practice I: An Introduction to Research Methods in Clinical Nursing
This unit is an introduction to the concepts of evidence-based practice and research for use by nurses in a variety of health care settings. The unit prepares the nursing student how to be a knowledgeable research consumer, by means of locating, appraising, critiquing and selectively using the research findings to safely inform their everyday clinical practice. The unit content also introduces the student nurse to research concepts and processes, as well as a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. This unit content builds onto and integrates with all other nursing care and clinical practicum units of study and in particular NS1002 Introduction to Nursing in the Australian Context .
NS2001 Nursing Care 4: Advanced Medical/Surgical –Perioperative
This unit introduces the nursing student to the fundamental knowledge and understanding of perioperative care of the surgical patient. Perioperative nursing involves the care of a wide variety of the patients before; during and after an operative procedure. An understanding of human anatomy and physiology and infection control assists the perioperative nurse in the care of the surgical patient. In combination with the Nursing Care 4 -Clinical Practicum (Medical/Surgical-Perioperative) Unit, the student nurse will be provided with the opportunity to integrate perioperative theoretical knowledge and skills, personal knowing and positive attitudes to learning in context by practicing essential nursing skills in a real-life work-based clinical setting. This unit of study also builds onto and integrates with the additional second year Bachelor of Nursing Units: Pathophysiology and Nursing Implications II; Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing Care 2L, and Evidenced Based Nursing Practice I by means of application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.
NSCP2001 Nursing Care 4: Clinical Practicum (Med/Surg -Perioperative)
This practice unit builds on the nursing students’ understanding of the concepts of holistic health and the role of the nurse, focusing on essential nursing skills for patient care in diverse perioperative settings. Perioperative nursing involves the care of the patient before; during and after an operative procedure. This clinical practicum unit provides the student nurse with the opportunity to integrate theoretical knowledge and skills, personal knowing and positive attitudes to learning in context by practicing essential nursing skills performed by a second year nursing student in real-life work-based clinical settings. This unit of study also builds onto and integrates with the additional second year Bachelor of Nursing Units: Nursing Care 4 (Advanced Medical-Perioperative), Nursing Care 3 (Medical/Surgical), Pathophysiology and Nursing Implications I; Applied Pharmacology for Nurses; and Concepts of Microbiology and Epidemiology for Nurses by means of application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.
NH3000 Mental Health and Mental Illness: A continuum of care and concern
This unit of study is intended to provide students with an understanding of working in an empathic and effective way with clients experiencing a variety of mental health problems. Although this unit of study recognises that people in many avenues of life experience extreme emotional distress, particular emphasis will be given to those individuals experiencing identified psychopathologies. This unit therefore provides the nursing student with learning opportunities to develop a better understanding of major mental illnesses as defined by current DSM-IV-TR (2000) diagnostic categories. These learning opportunities are further developed by the exploration of knowledge essential to the development of nursing care for people experiencing identified psychopathologies that impact as complex difficulties in living. The effects of disturbances in mental health on the lifestyle of the individual, family and/or significant others and the contribution of the nurse to facilitate and support individuals with mental health problems to foster autonomy, dignity and personal growth is a particular focus of the unit. The principles of least to most restrictive mental health nursing environments (as per the National Standards of Mental Health Care), current treatment modalities, and mental health care environments as therapeutic milieu will be examined. The content in this unit will cover mental health problems significant to various age groups across the lifespan; intellectual disabilities; personality, schizophrenic, mood, anxiety and eating disorders and substance-related disorders and co-morbidity; as well as somatoform and dissociative disorders.
CN101 Counselling Skills Training
When people require nursing care, they may be experiencing difficulties in many areas of their lives. Nurses have a unique relationship with their patients, and counselling skills can be used very effectively as part of holistic care, to enhance nurse/patient relationships. Models of nursing allow for nursing interventions of a counselling nature to be a significant part of care, providing emotional support and/or problem identification and management. The focus of counselling can be on the assets, strengths and potential of each person rather than on the traditional sickness model. When using counselling skills effectively the nurse is using him/herself as the main therapeutic tool. Self-awareness and self-care are therefore also important issues in the development of good counselling skills.
NPD3000 Evidence Based Nursing Practice 2
In this second evidenced-based nursing practice unit of study, students are given the opportunity to develop further their understanding of research concepts and processes, and the contribution of research to the development of nursing knowledge and current clinical practice standards. The unit content provides the student with the necessary knowledge, skills, and support to appraise, critically review and analyse the existing nursing literature, identify a research problem, and develop a research proposal relevant to their practice inquiry. The unit builds onto and integrates with NPD2001 Evidence-based Nursing Practice 1; NS3001 Nursing Care 6: Critical Care; and NSCP 3001 Nursing Care Clinical Practicum: Critical Care - Elective.
NS3002 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
This unit introduces the student nurse to Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Peoples, their health care needs and health care status. The traditional and contemporary cultural beliefs, values, and behaviour patterns of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people will be explored, along with the historical influences of colonialism on today’s health outcomes. The student nurse will learn how to work in a primary health care collaborative partnership model alongside Aboriginal health workers to develop and deliver culturally safe, competent, and sensitive care.
NS3000 Nursing Care 5 – Mental Health Relationships
This unit has a clinical focus and provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to conduct basic risk and mental health assessments, develop individual case management plans, and foster therapeutic relationships within general and mental health care settings. The concept that mental health and illness exist on a continuum, throughout the lifespan is further developed. The unit examines a variety of mental health disorders, and explores mental health environments as therapeutic milieu utilising a multi-disciplinary model of care. Students will develop skills in assessment and intervention necessary for working with clients experiencing mental illness; developing therapeutic relationships; and, developing micro counselling skills. A variety of treatment modalities, such as psychoeducation, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and psychopharmacology, are also explored. The mental health needs of individuals, families, carers and community groups from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds are discussed. The mental health and well-being concerns for individuals at various stages of development and phases of life are also examined. This unit of study examines the Australian ethico-legal context of mental health nursing, and compares historical developments in nursing with emerging trends in contemporary mental health nursing. Current funding initiatives in mental health mean that this clinical area will take on a number of exciting initiatives in the next few years. This unit will enable students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in the expanding area of mental health. The unit prepares the student for mental health nursing.
TH101 Introduction to Theology
TH101 introduces students to the study of theology through an investigation of major biblical narratives from the Judeo-Christian tradition, significant moments in Christian history and the continuing influence of the Catholic Church today. This unit articulates the experience of God within human experience by exploring the broader questions of origin, meaning and value and how those questions can be addressed in a distinctively Christian manner. Key theological themes considered include: the nature of God, creation, evil, covenant, sin, suffering, martyrdom, resurrection and the Church. Engaging in a dialogue involving both faith and reason enables students to realise the impact of Christianity on every sphere of life from morality to politics, from literature to law, from science to business, and raises consciousness to an awareness of the Gospel which can inform their chosen future professional fields.
NSCP3000 Nursing Care 5 – Clinical Practicum Mental Health
The unit has a clinical focus, with the student nurse attending a five-week supervised clinical placement in both in-patient hospital and community work-based mental health facilities. During the placement, students will work with skilled members of a multidisciplinary mental health team by means of observation and participation in a variety of treatment models used in the care of mental health problems. Students will have the opportunity to work with a number of consumers and become actively involved in their treatment regimes and care plans. Students will become familiar with local resources and gain a greater understanding of the appropriate implementation of these resources in the case management plans of different consumers. These weeks provide an opportunity to consolidate acquired learning under the guidance of a clinical facilitator. Beyond this, placement in a mental health care service setting during these five weeks provides students with the opportunity to work with registered nurses who will guide and assist them in developing practice skills and reflective inquiry in mental health nursing. In particular, students will have the opportunity to refine, reinforce and relate the nursing activities associated with a collaborative model of care and support for both acute and long-term mental health problems. Assessment of the mental health care needs for individuals, families, and carers from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and various stages of development may also be observed during the practicum.
NPD3001 Contemporary Issues in Leadership and Nursing Practice
This unit provides an introduction to contemporary theories and perspectives on leadership, focusing on the importance of leadership in nursing practice. It distinguishes leadership from management in relation to roles and responsibilities, and addresses issues of vision, motivation, authority, ethical conduct, culture, commitment, and the implementation of change based on reliable evidence.
NPD3002 The Role of the Professional Nurse
The Role of the Professional Nurse revisits the roles, functions, competencies and responsibilities of the registered nurse, and builds on these understandings to further enhance senior nursing students’ awareness of what is integral to the contemporary practice of nursing. Critical principles, structures, regulations, frameworks and codes underpinning the professional role of the nurse in Australia will be revisited. Consolidation of earlier theoretical and clinical experiences will prepare students for their professional responsibilities, and empower them not only to meet the workplace challenges facing all new graduate nurses, but to envision future professional opportunities. The unit will be taught using interactive lecture-discussions. Tutorials and workshops will be interactive and will include typical clinical and workplace scenarios.
NS3003 Transcultural Nursing Care
This unit introduces the student nurse to Australia as a multicultural society and the need for nurses to develop and deliver culturally safe, competent, and sensitive care for individuals and community groups with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Culture care theories, models, and concepts and their application to nursing practice will also be examined.
NS3001 Nursing Care 6 – Critical Care
Nursing Care 6 - Critical Care is an introduction to critical care nursing. Critical care nursing deals with human responses to life-threatening health problems. It is practiced in diverse health care settings and includes care of patients and their families. The theoretical component of the unit provides foundation knowledge in concepts of critical care nursing which is essential for practice. The laboratory-based clinical skills component provides instruction, tuition and practice in the technical skills associated with management of the critically ill patient. An integration of theoretical knowledge and technical skills occurs in the clinical laboratory.
NSCP3001 Nursing Care 6 – Clinical Practicum Critical Care and Elective
Nursing Care 6-Clinical Practicum Critical Care and clinical elective is a six week clinical practicum. The first two weeks will be spent in a critical care placement and four weeks in an elective clinical specialty of the student nurses’ choice. The critical care practicum provides the student nurse with the opportunity to integrate theoretical knowledge and skills by practicing essential critical care nursing skills and total patient care performed in a real-life, work-based critical care settings.
In the clinical elective component of the practicum the students are encouraged to define their own learning needs, goals and objectives, take responsibility to use a variety of resources to meet those needs, and evaluate their progress towards meeting those goals. The elective may include areas such as community nursing, rural and remote nursing, maternal and family care, paediatric nursing, nursing care of the aged, caring for people with disabilities, medical surgical nursing, or psychiatric and mental health nursing.
