NURSING 7202 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice II

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022

This course extends the fundamentals of nursing practice that underpins selected acute and chronic health problems and integrate evidence based principles

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code NURSING 7202
    Course Fundamentals of Nursing Practice II
    Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School
    Term Semester 2
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 7 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Restrictions Available to M.Clin Nurs students only
    Course Description This course extends the fundamentals of nursing practice that underpins selected acute and chronic health problems and integrate evidence based principles
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Ellen Davies

    Course Coordinator: Ellen Davies
    Phone: +61 8 8313 2887
    Email: ellen.davies@adelaide.edu.au
    Location: Level 4,AHMS, Adelaide Nursing School, University of Adelaide

    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 Integrate and apply knowledge from nursing science and evidence based practice to health care needs of an individual with simple acute and chronic health care needs
    2 Integrate biological, physiological and pharmacological sciences with nursing the acutely and chronically ill patient
    3 Identify relevant activities of daily living for a patient with a selected health problem
    4 Articulate considerations of varying needs of patients who are ill across the lifespan
    5 Identify and explain diagnostic tests relevant to selected health problems
    6 Identify and describe pharmacokinetics for selected health problems
    7 Identify nutritional requirements for patients with chronic illness
    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.

    1-7

    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.

    4

    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, 3, 4

    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.

    4

    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.

    4

    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, 5

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    6

    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.

    1-7
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Brown, D, Edwards, H, Buckley, TCT & Aitken, RL (eds) 2020, Lewis’s medical-surgical nursing : assessment and management of clinical problems , 5th edition, Australia and New Zealand edition., Elsevier Australia, Chatswood, NSW

    Broyles B, Reiss B, McKenzie G, Evans M 2017. Pharmacology in Nursing: Australia & New Zealand Edition, Cengage Australia, Australia (E-book)

    Lewis, P & Foley, D, 2014 Health assessment in Nursing, 2nd Ed.Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Pty Ltd, North Ryde, NSW.
    Recommended Resources

    Harris, P, Nagy, S & Vardaxis, N (eds) 2014, Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 3rd edn, Mosby, Sydney.

    McMurray, A & Clendon, J, 2014, Community Health and Wellness, 5th Edition: Primary health care in practice, Mosby Australia.
  • 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 lecture / week
    • 1 x 2 hour tutorial / week
    • 1 x 3 hour inquiry based learning workshop / 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, tutorial and I based workshop outlines for Fundamentals of Nursing Practice II. A body systems approach is taken. Simple health problems based on of the top illnesses experienced in Australian society are as studied as a series of case presentations. Pease refer to the timetable above for details on class and time. Other tutorials may be provided as required.
    Fundamentals of Nursing Practice II
    Lecture & Tutorial Series
    1. Haemodynamic/Fluid Resus/Inmotropes
    2. Coronary Syndrom/Hypertension
    3. Asthma
    4. GastroIntestinal disordes
    5. Musculoskeletal disorders
    6. Oncological disorders
    7. Pain Management 
    Inquiry Based Learning Workshop Series
    Inquiry based learning is an active process involving significant communication between tutors and students.

    Students will work to apply their knowledge of patho-physiology, pharmacology, fundamentals of nursing, patient education, primary health care to the following health problems based on the weekly topics
  • 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
    Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning Outcome(s) being addressed
    Inquiry based learning - participation Formative NGP 1-7
    Group Seminar presentation on a specific health problem Summative 20% 1-7
    Inquiry based learning - participation Summative 10% 1-7
    Portfolio Summative 60% 1-7
    Online weekly quiz Summative 10% 1-7
    Assessment Detail
    ASSESSMENT 1: IBL participation

    Inquiry based learning is an active process involving significant communication between tutors and students. During this course students will work to apply their knowledge of patho-physiology, pharmacology, fundamentals of nursing, patient education, primary health care to the series of health problems presented. Assessment will be based on the student’s performance in relation to:
    • IBL Process Skills
    • Knowledge Base Development
    • Reasoning
    • Personal, Professional and Collegial Behaviour
    • Verbal Interactions


    ASSESSMENT 2: Seminar presentation on a specific health problem

    Students will be allocated a specific health topic from the endocrine system and understand how the system regulates the body’s internal environment. The endocrine system regulates functions such as growth, reproduction, metabolism and fluid and electrolyte balance.
    As a small group students will work to deliver a seminar presentation.
    Students will critically analyse and synthesise their knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, fundamentals of nursing care, patient education requirements, and primary health care to the health problem.
    All students in the group are required to present a portion of the seminar.
    The seminar format is to address the following:
    • Introduction to the topic
    • Epidemiology
    • Pathophysiology
    • Impact on a patient’s lifestyle and activities of daily living
    • Nursing care interventions
    • Pharmacology interventions
    • Patient education requirements
    • Primary health care issues
    • Summary and Conclusions
    • References

    ASSESSMENT 3: Portfolio

    The portfolio is designed to assess your understanding of various body systems knowledge and link this specifically to nursing care.

    Pick four topics from this course, each weekly topic will likely have a number of different diseases &/or injuries that are part of
    that topic. For each topic discuss the following headings below (do not discuss specific diseases or injuries in this section- must be the broad types of diseases/injuries instead):

    ·  Specific nursing assessment (tools and practices) for those disease/injury types.

    ·  Outline the types of interventions that are usual for that type of disease process or injury.

    ·   Outline the common signs and symptoms

    ·   Discuss and justify the likely required nursing care for patients with those disease or injury types.

    ·   Briefly outline the potential complications for each disease/injury type.

    ASSESSMENT 4: Online weekly quiz

    A weekly online quiz will provide an opportunity for you to revise the week's content, demonstrate an understanding of this content and identify gaps in knowledge that can be addressed. Quiz questions will relate directly to the course content and readings.
    Submission
    Unless otherwise indicated all submission of assignments is to be through the assignments portal of MyUni. Students MUST keep an electronic copy of all assignments submitted. Cover sheets are required for all assignments and can be accessed from the School of Nursing website. Extension of time for submission of assignments is subject to negotiation with the course coordinator. Requests must be made before the due date of the assignment. In principle, all assignments should be submitted by the due date. However, an extension may be granted if the request is made before the due date and the usual administration procedures are followed. Late submission without an approved extension will be penalised at the rate of 5% of available marks for each working day after the due date. Work submitted more than ten days after the due date may be returned unmarked. This action will be taken to prevent students who do get their work in on time being disadvantaged.
    Whenever possible staff will turn around marked assignments within 4 weeks or earlier.
    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 assignments:

    Marking Guide - PBL Student Evaluation
    Student performance will rated as competent, partially demonstrated or not demonstrated in relation to the following:
    PBL Process Skills
    • Identify relevant information in the case presentation

    • Develop Hypotheses

    • Discuss hypotheses in terms of mechanisms

    • Use evidence to support reasoning

    • Develop specific/concise learning issues

    • Links learning issues to aspects of case

    • Identify and uses appropriate resources
    Knowledge Base Development
    • Identify relevant knowledge required for the problem

    • Apply anatomical knowledge to the problem

    • Apply and integrate lecture material into discussion

    • Synthesise new information and present in discussion without notes

    • Apply existing and new knowledge to the problem and is able to discuss/test hypotheses with appropriate information from learning issues

    • Comment on student’s knowledge base
    Reasoning
    • Presents ideas in a logical stepwise manner

    • Re-evaluates hypotheses in response to new information or discussion

    • Asks questions which help to clarify the problem

    • Links ideas to contribute to drawing pu a concept map as a summary
    Personal, Professional and Collegial Behaviour
    • The student has demonstrated an ability to work effectively in a group and contribute to discussions with peers

    • Actively participating in group discussions

    • Using professional language at all times

    • Displaying respect for colleagues, patients who are the basis of cases, staff and tutors

    • Respecting and valuing other group members contributions

    • Dealing with difference of opinion without conflict or confrontation

    • Providing constructive feedback to tutor and other group members

    • Having strategies for involving other group members in the discussion

    • Prepares well for sessions

    • Self-evaluates own learning needs for further development

    • Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills

    • Self-evaluates own personal abilities, the task and group issues

    • Demonstrates a professional behaviour and attitude appropriate to the context of the case
    Verbal Interactions
    • Pronunciation (clarity of speech and volume of speech)

    • Style of interaction (contributes and responds freely, asks questions)

    • Vocabulary and grammatical correctness


    Marking Guide - Seminar Presentation
    Structure 25%
    • Introduces the topic and states aims of the presentation.

    • Clearly describes the way in which the presentation will proceed.

    • The presentation is structured in a logical sequence so that the content flows.

    • The presentation ends with a brief cogent, defendable conclusion that summarises the discussion within the presentation.

    • The time for the presentation is managed well, allowing adequate time for questions/debate at the conclusion of the presentation.
    Content and Critical Analysis 60%
    Content (30%)
    • The presentation has covered the topic sufficiently.

    • The presentation content has clear links to contemporary nursing theory and clinical practice.

    • The student's presentation demonstrates a depth of understanding of the topic and associated significant issues.

    Critical analysis (30%)
    • The presentation demonstrates a high degree of critical thought and insight by:
         - providing justification/rationale for the discussion
         - demonstrating they have reflected on the complex issues surrounding the topic
         - discussing the topic from differing perspectives, thereby providing a balanced discussion
    Referencing 15%
    • Material is presented in an interesting manner.
    • The student uses learning resources appropriately.
    • The group's interest is maintained by the student.
    • The student:
         - is audible
         - faces the audience
         - responds to questions in an appropriate fashion
         - leads an interactive discussion that challenges the group to issues related to their nursing practice

    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.

    Some disorganisation and inconsistent information re assessment requirements. There was extended delays for feedback. This has been addressed by allocating course load to additional lecturers.

    Group work component and equal participation needs to be better understood by all participants. Need for assessment to not just be one grade for all. The assessment component will include group work and peer review.

    More anatomy or pathophysiology could be covered, or at least tested on by using the learning catalytics all session and every session, this was a great tool. An online presentation is now provided prior to the lecture and a brief overview of the normal anatomy tested prior to the lecture commencing before the abnormal anatomy has been introduced.


     

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