NURSING 3005 - Nursing in Complex Settings I
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 3005 Course Nursing in Complex Settings I Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Assessment PBL attendance, drug calculation test, case study Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mrs Jo Perry
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and describe NMBA competencies that relate to the perioperative environment
2. Describe roles and functions of staff in the perioperative environment. Define medico-legal aspects of perioperative nursing practice
3. Demonstrate understanding of patient identification and procedure matching
4. Identify and practice physical assessment skills required for the perioperative setting.
5. Develop comprehensive skills for postoperative assessment and epidural pain management
6. Understand and relate anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology to care of patients in the perioperative setting.
7. integrate perioperative considerations for special populations and across the lifespan
8. Discharge planning – general admission and postoperative discharge. Distinguish and manage post–operative and other complex wounds
9. Discuss general principles for interpreting x-rays and the intra hospital transfer of patients
10. Examine health informatics and systems involving electronic health records (EPAS)
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) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3,4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 3,4,5,8,9,10 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 4,5,6, 7,8,9 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 2,8,9,9,10 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 2,3,4,5,6, 8,9,10 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-8, 10 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1,2,3,6,7,9,10 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1,2,3,10 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Hamlin, L, Richardson-Tench, M & Davies, M 2009, Perioperative Nursing – an introductory text,
Elsevier, NSW, Australia.
Recommended Resources
Stannard, D & Krenzischek, DA 2012 Perianesthesia Nursing Care – A Bedside Guide for Safe Recovery,
Jones and Bartlett Learning, Sudbury, MA, USA.
Online Learning
Half of the lectures of this course are available online via MyUni as Articulated
powerpoint presentations. Assessments and other course activities are also
online. Readings from journals and internet sources are also available online.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
No information currently available.
Workload
No information currently available.
Learning Activities Summary
Item No. Item Weighting
1 PBL Attendance
2 Drug Calculation Test NGP
3 Preoperative
Assessment of Patient 30%
4 Case Study – Deteriorating Patient 70%
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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 in this course will consist of:
Item No. Item Weighting
1 PBL Attendance
2 Drug Calculation Test NGP
3 Preoperative Assessment of Patient 30%
4 Case Study – Deteriorating Patient 70%Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
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. Cover sheets are required for all assignments and can be accessed from the School of Nursing website. Extension of 1 week for submission of assignments can automatically be granted when an online request is submitted. (Please see Study Guide for details) Requests must be made before the due date of the assignment. In principle, all assignments should be submitted by the due date. 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.
The policy for applying for extensions is outlined in the School Manual and the Study Guides.
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.
Final 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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- 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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