NURSING 1008 - Professional & Ethical Nursing Practice Considerations

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2020

The course will complement student learning from Communication and Professional Nursing with integration of knowledge, attitudes and skills required for practice. The principles of professional practice such as autonomy and advocacy will be considered and where possible students will be encouraged to consider their clinical placement experiences against a reflective framework. Students will be introduced to the challenges facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their health care. The factors that need to be considered in caring for people with diverse cultures will also be explored. Students will be exposed to the impact of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATODS) on the Australian population. Students will also begin a comprehensive and integrated approach to the care of people with mental health disorders, a national health priority. Lecture content will be supported with group work exercises and workshops for developing skills in de-escalation and beginning to perform a mental health first aid assessment.

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Course Details

Course Code	NURSING 1008
Course	Professional & Ethical Nursing Practice Considerations
Coordinating Unit	Adelaide Nursing School
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 5 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Restrictions	Available to B.Nurs students only
Assessment	Website review, mid semester quiz, communication skills workshop, mental health first aid assessment

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Ms Yvette Salamon

Course Coordinator: Yvette Salamon
Phone: +61 8 8313 2995
Email: yvette.salamon@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Adelaide Nursing School - Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Level 4, Adelaide Health & Medical Sciences Building
Cnr North Terrace & George Street
ADELAIDE SA 5005

School contact:
Phone: +61 8313 3595
Email: nursing@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Identify the connections between critical thinking, problem-solving and the principles of ethical practice.
2	Explain the role of reflective practice for health professionals and delevop skills in applying this to adhering to the NMBA standards.
3	Recognise and discuss the range of ethical and professional issues that affect contemporary nursing practice.
4	Recognise the impact of nursing on the individual nurse and develop effective strategies towards self-care.
5	Discuss the range of factors impacting on the health of the wide range of Australian populations and the role of social determinants on this.
6	Recognise the need for cultural competence and apply nursing practice which incorporates attention to cultural diversity in healthcare
7	Recognise the diversity of mental health issues and discuss the mental health first aid response to care for affected individuals
8	Understand the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in the population and the impact on the health of Australians

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,3
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	3,5,6,7,8
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,2
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1,2,3,5,6
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Brown, D, Edwards, H, Seaton, L & Buckley, T (eds) 2015, Lewis's medical-surgical nursing: assessment and management of clinical problems, 4th Australia and New Zealand edn, Elsevier, Chatswood
Crisp, J, Douglas, C, Rebeiro, G & Waters, D 2017, Potter and perry's fundamentals of nursing, 5th Australian and New Zealand edn, Elsevier, Chatswood
Daly, J, Speedy, S & Jackson, D 2017, Contexts of nursing: an introduction, 5th Edition, Elsevier Australia

Online Learning

Some reading materials and course content will be provided through the Canvas Learning Platform via MyUni and assessments will be submitted through the appropriate portal point on MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes

Face to face lectures – Face to face lectures offer synchronous learning opportunities and enable students to quickly clarify complex descriptions and terminology. Much of the content for this course is supported by textbooks with web page and e-learning supports. The Adelaide Nursing School supports the audio and video capture of lecture content as an aid to revision.

Interactive tutorials – The essential nature of teamwork and communication in nursing and health care is emphasised through interactive tutorials. The four key tutorial sessions will consider the legal implications within nursing and ethical dilemmas, the skills required for recognising and responding to challenging behaviours, developing and reflecting on communication skills required for patient care, the diversity of culture in Australia and the impact on nurses and exploring the impact of social determinants of health specifically for those impacted by poverty.

Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Non contact hours for lecture and tutorial preparation and completion of assessment tasks will be 5 hours per week
The workload for this course requires attendance at:
- 3 hours lectures per week
- Four 2 hour tutorial sessions will be allocated per semester
Learning Activities Summary
The content below is a guide for the lecture and tutorial outlines to be covered in Professional & Ethical Nursing Practice Considerations:
- Reflective Practice Applied to Self-Development
- Critical Thinking Applied to Clinical Decisions
- Ethical Principles and Clinical Practice
- The Ethics Committee in Healthcare
- Communication Principles for Specific Groups and Difficult Situations
- Nursing in Multi-Cultural Australia
- Social Determinants of Health
- Impacts on Aboriginal Culture and Wellbeing & Aboriginal Healthcare issues
- Introduction to Mental Health & Mental Health Assessment with MHFA
- Impacts of ATOD’s and Associated Issues for Health
Specific Course Requirements

Students are reminded to discuss issues with sensitivity and discretion.

Small Group Discovery Experience

Participation in Tutorials and simulated learning experiences will provide the opportunity to learn together in a small group.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Assessment Type	Weighting	Learning Outcomes Addressed
Revision Legal Quiz	Formative - 200 word (equivalent)	0%	3 & 4
Personal Attribute Reflective Essay	Summative - 1200 word	30%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8
Group Cultural Guide PowerPoint	Summative - 750 word (equivalent) 20%	20%	2, 3, 4, & 6
Tutorial Activities	Summative - 375 word (equivalent)	10%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8
Reflective Essay	Summative - 1800 words	40%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8

Assessment Related Requirements

Tutorials

There will be four (4) Compulsory Tutorial session for each student this semester. Allocation into the Tutorial groups will occur at the beginning of the semester by the Course Coordinator and attendance at all allocated tutorial sessions is compulsory to give students the best possible opportunity to achieve success in all their assessment items.

Assessment Detail

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: Pre-Quiz
Students are required to successfully complete a quiz revising the legal concepts from Communication & Professional Nursing in Semester 1 that will be relevant when discussing ethical situations during this course.

ASSESSMENT 1: Personal Attribute Reflective Essay
Students will write a reflective essay focused on the personal development required to be a professional nurse.

ASSESSMENT 2: Cultural Guide PowerPoint
Students will work as a team to research and create a "Cultural Guide PowerPoint" for a group of their choice that exist in the Australian population.

ASSESSMENT 3: Tutorial Activities
Students are expected to participate in a total of four tutorial sessions throughout the semester and actively contribute to the discussion and activities.

ASSESSMENT 4: Reflective Essay
Students will identify elements of the semester's content and discuss how this has assisted their understanding in the context of nursing and how their learning experiences may impact to their future practice.

Submission

Unless otherwise indicated all submission of assignments is to be through MyUni. TurnItin will be used to check student assignments. TurnItin will be used to check student assignments. Students MUST keep an electronic copy of all assignments submitted.

Extensions are generally awarded for no more than 10 working days unless there are exceptional circumstances.
To apply for an Assessment Extension, a student must submit an application for extension form prior to the assessment deadline.

See the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

Past Selt feedback has resulted in the restructure of tutorials for Professional & Ethical Nursing Practice Considerations. Firstly they were made to be longer so more activities can be undertaken and secondly the number of students in each session was reduced to promote better interaction. Another change instigated along with this restructure was a smaller venue with materials available to interactive group work which again allowed group activities and open discussion that had previously be difficult to manage in a larger lecture hall. The restructure provided an opportunity to introduce preparation work that would clarify objectives for the course assessments.

Feedback from subsequent Selts indicated the success of the smaller groups, and highlighted the benefit of the preparation activities, but it also highlighted the need regarding clarification of technology used within the course to assist learning. This resulted in guides being developed for new technology with step by step instructions for students to refer to throughout the semester. A series of modified assessment tasks that allowed more guidance and feedback prior to the major assessment were also developed.
Student Support
Policies & Guidelines
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Fraud Awareness

Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student’s disciplinary procedures.

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