James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

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NS2881 - Nursing Practice 3

Credit points:	06
Year:	2022
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Prerequisites:	(NS1882 OR NS1222) AND BM1011 AND BM1022
Administered by:	College of Healthcare Sciences (pre 2023 PCS)

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

Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 24 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Coordinator(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Lecturer(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke DR Lisa Chilton MRS Penelope Coogan Assoc. Professor David Simcock
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours. 40 Hours - Tutorials 20 Hours - Clinical Skills 20 Hours - Pre-recorded content/lectures 120 Hours - Professional experience

Cairns, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)
Census date:	Thursday, 24 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Face to face teaching:	Monday, 16 May 2022 to Friday, 20 May 2022
Coordinator(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Lecturer(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Leisa Sanderson DR Lisa Chilton MRS Penelope Coogan Assoc. Professor David Simcock
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours. 20 Hours - Clinical Skills - During residential block 20 Hours - Pre-recorded content/lectures 40 Hours - Online content 120 Hours - Professional experience
Restrictions:	Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:	Courses: Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration] [Mixed]

ISA, Study Period 1, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 24 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Coordinator(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Lecturer(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Leisa Sanderson DR Lisa Chilton MRS Penelope Coogan
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours. 20 Hours - Tutorials 20 Hours - Clinical Skills 20 Hours - Pre-recorded content/lectures 20 Hours - Online tutorials 120 Hours - Professional experience

Mackay, Study Period 1, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 24 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Coordinator(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Lecturer(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MS Elspeth Hillman DR Lisa Chilton MRS Penelope Coogan
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours. 20 Hours - Tutorials 20 Hours - Clinical Skills 20 Hours - Pre-recorded content/lectures 20 Hours - Online tutorials 120 Hours - Professional experience

Mackay, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)
Census date:	Thursday, 24 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Face to face teaching:	Monday, 09 May 2022 to Friday, 13 May 2022
Coordinator(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Lecturer(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours. 20 Hours - Clinical Skills - During residential block 20 Hours - Pre-recorded content/lectures 40 Hours - Online content 120 Hours - Professional experience
Restrictions:	Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:	Courses: Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration] [Mixed]

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 24 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Coordinator(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Lecturer(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Leisa Sanderson DR Lisa Chilton MRS Penelope Coogan
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours. 40 Hours - Tutorials 20 Hours - Clinical Skills 20 Hours - Pre-recorded content/lectures 120 Hours - Professional experience

Townsville, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)
Census date:	Thursday, 24 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Face to face teaching:	Monday, 09 May 2022 to Friday, 13 May 2022
Coordinator(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Lecturer(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Leisa Sanderson DR Lisa Chilton MRS Penelope Coogan
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours. 20 Hours - Clinical Skills - During residential block 20 Hours - Pre-recorded content/lectures 40 Hours - Online content 120 Hours - Professional experience
Restrictions:	Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:	Courses: Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration] [Mixed]