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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

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NS2881 - Nursing Practice 3

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

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 pharmacodynamics 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 Nguma-bada, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 23 Mar 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023
Coordinator(s):
MRS Penelope Coogan
MRS Megan Dale
Lecturer(s):
MRS Megan Dale
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.
  • 30 Hours - Tutorials
  • 20 Hours - Online activity
  • 1 Hours - Online Seminars - PEP briefing
  • 20 Hours - Specialised - Clinical skills workshops
  • 10 Hours - Online Tutorials
  • 120 Hours - Professional experience

Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 23 Mar 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023
Face to face teaching:Monday, 15 May 2023 to Friday, 19 May 2023
Coordinator(s):
MRS Penelope Coogan
MRS Megan Dale
Lecturer(s):
MRS Megan Dale
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.
  • 60 Hours - Online activity - Specified online content (40hrs); Online activity (20hrs)
  • 1 Hours - Online Seminars - PEP briefing
  • 20 Hours - Specialised - Clinical skills workshops during residential block
  • 120 Hours - Professional experience
Restrictions:Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:
Courses:
  • Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration] [Mixed]

Mackay, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 23 Mar 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023
Coordinator(s):
MRS Penelope Coogan
MRS Megan Dale
Lecturer(s):
MRS Megan Dale
MS Elspeth Hillman
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 - Tutorials
  • 20 Hours - Online activity
  • 1 Hours - Online Seminars - PEP briefing
  • 20 Hours - Specialised - Clinical skills workshops
  • 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, 23 Mar 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023
Face to face teaching:Monday, 08 May 2023 to Friday, 12 May 2023
Coordinator(s):
MRS Penelope Coogan
MRS Megan Dale
Lecturer(s):
MRS Megan Dale
MRS Penelope Coogan
Assoc. Professor David Simcock
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
  • 60 Hours - Online activity - Specified online content (40hrs); Online activity (20hrs)
  • 1 Hours - Online Seminars - PEP briefing
  • 20 Hours - Specialised - Clinical skills workshops during residential block
  • 120 Hours - Professional experience
Restrictions:Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:
Courses:
  • Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration] [Mixed]

Mount Isa Murtupuni, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 23 Mar 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023
Coordinator(s):
MRS Penelope Coogan
MRS Megan Dale
Lecturer(s):
MRS Megan Dale
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 - Tutorials
  • 20 Hours - Online activity
  • 1 Hours - Online Seminars - PEP briefing
  • 20 Hours - Specialised - Clinical skills workshops
  • 20 Hours - Online Tutorials
  • 120 Hours - Professional experience

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 23 Mar 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023
Coordinator(s):
MRS Penelope Coogan
MRS Megan Dale
Lecturer(s):
MRS Megan Dale
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.
  • 30 Hours - Tutorials
  • 20 Hours - Online activity
  • 1 Hours - Online Seminars - PEP briefing
  • 20 Hours - Specialised - Clinical skills workshops
  • 10 Hours - Online Tutorials
  • 120 Hours - Professional experience

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 23 Mar 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023
Face to face teaching:Monday, 08 May 2023 to Friday, 12 May 2023
Coordinator(s):
MRS Penelope Coogan
MRS Megan Dale
Lecturer(s):
MRS Megan Dale
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.
  • 60 Hours - Online activity - Specified online content (40hrs); Online activity (20hrs)
  • 1 Hours - Online Seminars - PEP briefing
  • 20 Hours - Specialised - Clinical skills workshops during residential block
  • 120 Hours - Professional experience
Restrictions:Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:
Courses:
  • Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration] [Mixed]