NS5750 - Dispute Resolution: A Nursing Perspective
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
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This subject provides the student with the opportunity to develop a project (based on the application of contemporary knowledge about alternative dispute resolution, for example, negotiation skills) which can be used to resolve disputes that occur in the health care system and which may impact upon nursing practice and clinical outcomes for patients. The student will learn current theory and practice in Alternative Dispute Resolution in an Australian health care context. The student's learning is extended and applied to addressing disputes in the health care environment which impact on nursing work and the ability to provide quality patient/client care. The topic is negotiated with the subject coordinator.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate the ability to develop a project that addresses an identified dispute in the nursing practice/clinical environment where alternative dispute resolution processes may be used to resolve the dispute;
- design a clinically focused project related to alternative dispute resolution in the health care environment using evidence-based research skills;
- further develop critical thinking, reflective and analytical skills.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
- The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
- The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
- The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
- The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
- A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
- The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
- The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
- A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.
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| Census Date 31-Mar-2005 | |
| Coordinator: | Professor Lee Stewart |
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| Method of Delivery: | Printed materials |
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| Census Date 31-Aug-2005 | |
| Coordinator: | Professor Lee Stewart |
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