James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

NS1882 - Nursing Practice 2

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

Subject Description

This subject extends the principles of patient assessment to include the utilisation of data in planning care for the patient using a person centered approach. Infection control principles are introduced in the context of asepsis and wound management. Quality use of medicines is emphasised with a focus on medication calculation and safety.

Learning Outcomes

• apply principles of person centered care in the provision of basic nursing care across the lifespan
• accurately perform a systems based health assessment
• utilise assessment data to identify, plan and review nursing interventions
• demonstrate practical application of principles of asepsis, wound management and safe medication administration
• apply the Registered Nurse standards for practice in the provision of evidenced based nursing care at a beginning level

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - Individual
• Written > Case notes - (60%) - Individual
• Written > Case study analysis - (40%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - Individual
• Role-play and peer assessment of clinical skills in simulated environment and written reflection; must pass hurdle assessment - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Professional placement performance - Individual

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

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in at least 80% of scheduled on-campus tutorial classes/online collaboration sessions; participate in all scheduled clinical skills classes; achieve a satisfactory grade for the portfolio, clinical calculations test and clinical skills assessment tasks; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Availabilities