NUR1114 · Fundamental skills and knowledge for nursing and midwifery practice 2

Overview

This unit builds upon NUR1112 and introduces you to the pathophysiological changes that can impact on human health and the working of the human body across the lifespan. You will be expected to use your knowledge of the structure and function of the healthy body to study the pathophysiological and psychosocial changes associated with various body systems. The safe pharmacological management of patients with conditions and illnesses associated with these systems is a key focus of this unit. The unit provides you with the opportunity to question the evidence for fundamental nursing interventions and demonstrate a systematic and holistic approach to assessment and interpretation of findings. In a preclinical simulated environment, you will practice patient assessment related to the conditions and illnesses of designated body systems, safe parenteral injection of medications, management of fluids and electrolytes (including intravenous fluids), venepuncture, indwelling catheter (IDC) insertion and management, wound management, stoma care and pressure injury surveillance.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment task/s. Details of hurdle requirements are specified in Assessment section below. Failure of any hurdle assessment tasks may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Describe the normal structure and function of the musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, lymphatic and immune, and reproductive systems, including the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance and the body’s interaction with microbes;
2. Describe the pathophysiology of selected musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and renal conditions with reference to normal structure and function;
3. Apply knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to the assessment and care of musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and renal conditions;
4. Apply the principles of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics to selected medications relevant to the musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and renal conditions;
5. Demonstrate mastery of medication calculation for oral and parenteral medication administration for adults and children;
6. Demonstrate safe, evidenced based clinical practice integrating theoretical principles and procedural skills;
7. Plan and implement fundamental nursing care to meet the needs of patients during clinical placement;
8. Reflect on your own professional development for future nursing and midwifery placements and practice.

Workload

17 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials, practical tutorials, clinical learning environment and online activities. Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements. Off-campus attendance requirements: You are required to attend all scheduled workshops, clinical learning environment sessions, tutorials and practical classes unless documentary evidence (such as a medical certificate or statutory declaration) is provided. Minimum attendance to pass the unit is 80%. You are required to attend 80 hours of Clinical Placement to pass the unit (100% attendance).

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.