NURSING 3007OL - Nursing in an International Context

Online - Semester 1 - 2017

Nursing in an international context adds a global perspective to the Bachelor of Nursing program. A range of social and health considerations such as poverty, emerging and resistant diseases, refugee health and access to fundamental provisions such as water and food are considered. The global response to health care by the WHO and other NGOs is also examined. The role of the nurse in the international health care community is explored and opportunities for reflection and debate about future health care goals are given.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code NURSING 3007OL
    Course Nursing in an International Context
    Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s Online
    Units 3
    Contact Online
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Restrictions Available to B.Nurs students only
    Course Description Nursing in an international context adds a global perspective to the Bachelor of Nursing program. A range of social and health considerations such as poverty, emerging and resistant diseases, refugee health and access to fundamental provisions such as water and food are considered. The global response to health care by the WHO and other NGOs is also examined. The role of the nurse in the international health care community is explored and opportunities for reflection and debate about future health care goals are given.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Mrs Melissa Arnold-Ujvari


    Melissa Chamney 
    Lecturer
    School of Nursing
    The University of Adelaide
    AUSTRALIA 5005
    Phone: +61 8 8313 3643
    Fax: +61 8 8313 3594
    melissa.chamney@adelaide.edu.au
    www.health.adelaide.edu.au/nursing/
    CRICOS Provider Number 00123M
    Course Timetable

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

    Online Course semester one
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    At the completion of this course you will be able to;

    1. Characterise nursing in an international context

    2. Identify the role of the World Health Organisation and other Non Government Organisations in developing nations

    3. Apply the principles of epidemiology to global health threats

    4. Consider health statistics and health informatics

    5. Identify the role of poverty in causing illness

    6. Identify emerging diseases and describe resistant diseases including tuberculosis and malaria 

    7. Describe the nature of pandemics 

    8. Evaluate the impact of conflict in poor health outcomes

    9. Describe the impact of water and sanitation on health outcomes 

    10. Consider climate change, tropical diseases and planning for health

    11. Understand current frontier developments in nanotechnology

    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)
    2, 4, 11
    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
    4, 8, 9
    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
    2, 10,
    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, 3, 5, 6,11
    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, 2,7
    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
    3,
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    No prescribed text
    Online Learning
    Learning in this course will be supported through articles and publications.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Online lectures through MyUni: There will be online lectures or podcasts for each week.
    These will be supported by three optional face to face tutorials throughout the course.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    It is expected that you will need to spend about 12 hours of study a week to successfully complete this course. This includes listening to the lectures or podcasts, reading, completing activities and completing assessments. Thus some weeks it will be more and others less. It is recommended that you plan your time commitment to the course at the beginning of the semester
    Learning Activities Summary
    • Introduction to nursing in an international context
    • Nursing roles and regulation in an international context.
    • Emerging diseases
    • Public health issues
    • Poverty and disadvantaged populations
    • The role of WHO and NGOs in developing nations
    • The developing nations and disease
    • The impact of conflict on health 
    • The health consequences of natural disasters
    • Non communicable disease and health impacts
    • Humans and the impact on global disease
    • The Future of health Nanotechnology, robots,
  • Assessment

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

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

    Assessment Summary
    Item Weighting Word count
    1. Online quiz formative 250 equivalent
    2. Online Quizzes x 2  30% 1,000 equivalent
    3. Fact sheet 30% 1,000 equivalent
    4. Report  40% 1,500
    Assessment Detail
    ASSESSMENT 1: Formative Online Quiz. Due the end of week 2.

    ASSESSMENT 2: Online Quizzes x 2. First due end of week 8 and the Second due the end of week 13.

    ASSESSMENT 3: Fact Sheet. Due end of week 6.

    ASSESSMENT 4: Report. Due end of week 13.

    Submission
    Unless otherwise indicated all submission of assignments is to be through the assignments portal of MyUni. 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. You will find this on the School of Nursing Website or use the link provided here.


    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.

    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 CEQ 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 least once every 2 years. 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.

    Students are to ensure they are familiar with the contents of the 2017 School of Nursing Student Handbook and Style Guide. A PDF of this document is available through MyUni and within the course material section of Nursing in an International Context course.


  • Student Support
  • Policies & Guidelines
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    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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