NURSING 3005 - Nursing in Complex Settings (Perioperative)
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2020
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 3005 Course Nursing in Complex Settings (Perioperative) Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites NURSING 2011 Restrictions Available to B.Nurs students only Assessment PBL attendance, assessment of clinical skills, drug calculation test, preoperative assessment of the surgical patient, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Tammy Page
Jo Perry
jo.perry@adelaide.edu.au
+618 8313 2010
Email contact is best due to this lecturer being part time.
Adelaide Nursing School
Level 4, AHMS Building
University of Adelaide North Terrace Campus
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.
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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) 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 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
3,4,5,10 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
2,8,9,10 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1,2,3,6,10 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 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
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Hamlin, L, Davies, M, Richardson-Tench, M & Sutherland-Fraser, S, 2016, Perioperative Nursing – An Introduction, 2nd Ed
Elsevier, NSW, Australia.
Tollefson, J, Hillman, E, 2018 Clinical Psychomotor Skills, 7th Ed. Cengage Learning Australia, South Melbourne, Vic.
Recommended Resources
Readings as per Lectures and Modules outlined in CanvasOnline Learning
Lectures and tutorials for this course are recorded and posted online in Canvas. 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
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Workload
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Learning Activities Summary
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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
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Assessment Detail
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Submission
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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.
Time and space are often issues when trying to fit clinical placement and theoretical learning in. In 2020, online lectures will be prerecorded so that students can view at their convenience. Tutorials to reinforce the lecture content will be utilised.
Skills sessions worked best when there was interation and "hands on" activity. This will continue with suggested refinements in 2020.
Students liked the smaller group work in the skills sessions, and also enjoyed having the opportunity to feedback in a timely fashion as to positive and negative aspects of the course.
Students wanted more definitive guidance on the preoperative assessment portfolio as well. This assignment has been completely redesigned in order to address the format concerns that students raised. It will also be due earlier in the semester to create a 'break space' between this piece and the exam.
Positive feedback included the use of the Intellilearn software for the drug calculation test, and this process has been refined.
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Student Support
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- Careers Services
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- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- 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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