James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

NS2881 - Nursing Practice 3

Limited availabilities are restricted to students admitted to 78110E - Bachelor of Nursing Science [External].

Subject Description

Students in this subject are introduced to concepts of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Students progress from their understanding of wellness to examine concepts of disease and further develop their skills in health assessment in respect of identified body systems; respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and musculoskeletal. Application of knowledge and skills in this subject maintains a focus on patient-centred care and the Registered Nurse standards for practice.

Learning Outcomes

• utilise focused health assessment to identify variations from normal parameters
• relate principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmcodynamics to the management of respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and musculoskeletal diseases
• apply knowledge of the pathophysiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and musculoskeletal systems in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
• apply principles of person-centred care and diversity in the provision of nursing care in practice settings
• apply the Registered Nurse standards for practice in the provision of evidence-based nursing care

Subject Assessment

• Invigilated > End of semester exam - (30%)
• Invigilated > Quizzes or tests - (20%)
• Integrated case study assignment - (30%)
• Online unfolding scenario - (20%)
• Peer assessment of clinical skills
• Professional portfolio

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Exams may be scheduled outside the University exam period, refer to NM Year Planner. Students must: 1) Complete and submit all assessment items; 2) Attend 100% of clinical labs or submit required makeup work; 3) Demonstrate satisfactory level of competency in numeracy skills test; 4) Achieve satisfactory grade for professional portfolio submission; 5) Achieve satisfactory grade for PEP; 6) Achieve minimum score of 50% in the formal examination; 7) Achieve overall cumulative score of 50%.

Availabilities