James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

NS2882 - Nursing Practice 4

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

Subject Description

This subject extends students' knowledge of concepts of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Students further develop their skills in health assessment and management of individuals experiencing musculoskeletal, neurological, gastrointestinal, haematology, reproductive, endocrine and neoplasia disorders. Application of knowledge and skills in this subject maintains a focus on culturally safe person-centred care and the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016).

Learning Outcomes

• Utilise focused health assessment to identify variations from normal parameters
• Apply the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards in the provision of evidence-based nursing care
• Apply principles of culturally safe person-centred care in the provision of nursing care
• Relate principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to the management of individuals experiencing musculoskeletal, neurological, gastrointestinal, haematology, reproductive, endocrine and neoplasia disorders
• Apply knowledge of the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal, neurological, gastrointestinal, haematology, reproductive, endocrine and neoplasia disorders in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - Individual
• Written > Medication calculation - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Clinical placement performance 1 - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (10%) - Individual
• Case study analysis 30%; Oral podcast 10% - (40%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (10%) - 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; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; achieve at least 50% for written examination; achieve satisfactory grade for medication calculation quiz and PEP; participate in at least 80% of scheduled tutorial classes/seminars/specified online activities and clinical skills classes. Exams may be scheduled outside regular university exam period.

Availabilities