NURSING 7200 - Nursing Science
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 7200 Course Nursing Science Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Master of Clinical Nursing Assessment Writing/Referencing Diagnostic, Psychosocial Health Assessment/Critical Reflection, Hand Hygiene Certificate, Case Scenario Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Claire Verrall
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Please refer Course Planner https://access.adelaide.edu.au/courses/search.asp
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Effectively communicate with clients, community members, nursing colleagues and other health professionals, including managing conflict 2 Identify epidemiological terms and concepts and discuss the importance of epidemiological data in health care including how diseases can be transmitted and effective principles to control infection 3 Discuss culturally sensitive and safe health care for clients from culturally diverse backgrounds and acknowledge individual variances in beliefs and practices 4 Discuss the concepts of caring, stress and coping as it pertains to clients receiving nursing practice and identify indicators of stress and strategies to assist in their reduction 5 Discuss the concept of a person centred approach as an underlying prinicple when providing nursing care 6 Identify relevant activities of daily living for a patient with a selected health problem 7 Discuss primary health in an Australian healthcare context and discuss the nurse’s role in health promotion and illness prevention 8 Identify determinants of health within Australian and global populations 9 Identify the basic classifications of drugs and distinguish between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics 10 Consider the administration of oral medications and recognise and respond to adverse drug reactions. 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
2,4-5, 10 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
6-7, 9 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1, 5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,2 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3, 8 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
1, 3, 8 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
2 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Crisp, J Taylor, C, Douglas, C & Rebeiro, G, 2017 Potter and Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing 5th edn, Mosby Elsevier, Australia.
Broyles, B Reiss, B Evans, M McKenzie G Pleunik, S Page, R 2017 Pharmacology in Nursing 2nd edn, Cengage, South Melbourne
Lee, G & Bishop, P 2016, Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals, 6th edn, Pearson Prentice Hall, Frenchs Forest.Recommended Resources
Harris, P, Nagy, S & Vardaxis, N (eds) 2014, Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 3rd edn, Mosby, Sydney.
Guzys, D, Brown, R, Halcomb, E & Whitehead, D 2021 An introduction to Community and Priamty Health care, 3rd Edn, Cambridge University Press, AustraliaOnline Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course uses a blend of lectures, tutorials and workshops to identify situations that impact the daily environment of nursing practice. Students are encouraged to consider their ‘arrival’ at the career of nursing and to actively reflect on what they consider to be the professional skills and attributes. Role plays and self -directed learning opportunities help to facilitate the reflective nature of this course.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The workload for this course requires attendance at:
• 1 x 2 hour tutorial / week
Non contact hours for assessment and tutorial preparation will be 6-9 hours per week.Learning Activities Summary
The tables below indicate the lecture and tutorial outlines for Nursing Science. Please refer to the timetable above for details on class and time. Other tutorials may be provided as required.
Nursing Science Lecture Series Science of Caring
Epidemiology in health care
Introduction to infection control
Principles of disease transmission
Asepsis and sterile fields
Introduction to pharmacology
Pharmacology legislation and classification of drugs
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Administration of medications
Adverse reactions to medications
Stress and illnessTutorial Series Writing/referncing diagnostic test
Infection control
Cultural awareness workshop
Primary Health Care
Pharmacology dynamics and kinetics
Preparation of medications for administrationSpecific Course Requirements
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Assessment
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 Outcome(s) being addressed Writing/Referencing Diagnostic Formative NGP 1 Psychosocial Health Assessment/Critical reflection Summative 40% 1, 4-7 Medication Portfolio Summative 10% 9,10 Case Scenario Summative 50% 1-7, 9-10 Assessment Detail
ASSESSMENT: WRITING/REFERENCE DIAGNOSTIC
Weighting: NGP
Length: 30 mins (300 word equivilent)
Students are required to complete a writing/referencing submission completed during the first tuorial to identify areas that may need revision in order to develop an understanding of academic writing and referencing.
ASSESSMENT 1: PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT/CRTICAL REFLECTION
Weighting: 40%
Length: 1500 words (750 Health Assessment +750 Critical Reflection)
This assessment has two elements:
1. Psychosocial Health Assessment
Using a pre-supplied Pro-forma students will conduct and record a psychosocial health assessment of an adult, this person can be a relative, a friend or a colleague.
2. Critical Reflection
Following completion on the interview students will select one of the following three areas; listening, questioning or empathy. They will replay their interview recording and identify one positive and one negative example that they demonstatrated relevant to their selected area (only one area). Using a reflective model, students are then required to critically reflect over their chosen examples and make suggestions that will improve their future practice. Examples need to be supported with the literature.
ASSESSMENT 2: MEDICATION PORTFOLIO
Weighting: 10%
Length: 200 word equivalent
Students will select a medicaiton and explore the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics as they relate to a given scenario.
ASSESSMENT 3: CASE SCENARIO
Weighting: 50%
Length: 1750
This assessment requires students to reveiw a patient case study on Canvas adressing the key points noted. This case scenario should include an introduction, main body and conclusion. All key points need to be researched and supported by suitable literature. Diagrams, pictures and graphs to support and illustrate the report may be included (these do not contribute to the word count). All references need to be in line with the School Style and Referncing Guidelines (Harvard).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.
The following marking guides will be used for the assignments:
Marking Guide - Patient case study - refer to guide within MyUniFinal results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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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.
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Student Support
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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