James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

NS2881 - Nursing Practice 3

Mixed attendance 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 person-centred care and the NMBA Registered Nurse standards for practice (2016).

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

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - Individual
• Online unfolding scenario - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Case study analysis - (30%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Simulation activity - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Professional placement performance - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 2 - 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

Pass requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in at least 80% of scheduled tutorial classes/specified online content and all scheduled clinical skills classes; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; achieve satisfactory grade for clinical calculation quiz, examination, clinical skills peer assessment, portfolio task and PEP. Exams may be scheduled outside regular university exam period.

Availabilities