NURSING 1110NA - Health Assessment and Complex Care I
Ngee Ann Academy - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 1110NA Course Health Assessment and Complex Care I Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s Ngee Ann Academy Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Available to B Nurs (Post Registration) students in Singapore only Assessment Case study, Examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Paul McLiesh
Phone: +61 8 8313 6286
Email: paul.mcliesh@adelaide.edu.au
Location: School of Nursing, The University of AdelaideCourse 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 Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships and communication skills and practice with a holistic approach to integration of knowledge, organisation and management of care 2 Evaluate common complex problems that may be seen in the clinical setting 3 Demonstrate advanced skills of health assessment and distinguish normal from abnormal assessment findings 4 Document a comprehensive physical, mental and psychosocial assessment, accurately describing the findings and move inductively from specific physical findings to a more general description of the patient’s condition 5 Identify behavioural issues relating to the chosen case and understand the implications these have for nursing practice in terms of patient education, counselling and patient care. 6 Integrate the information gained from the comprehensive patient assessment with an understanding of the pathophysiology of complex cases to problem solve in clinical practice. 7 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the drugs that may be used in the management of complex disease states seen in their own practice setting. In particular the pharmacokinetics, interactions and issues such as poly-pharmacy. 8 Communicate the pathophysiological and pharmacological implications of the complex case succinctly and accurately to multidisciplinary members of the healthcare team 9 Identify and address specific patient education requirements related to the complex case 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. 1-9 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 4, 8 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1, 5, 9 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1, 4, 8 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 5 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Prescribed Texts
Jarvis, C 2008, Physical examination and health assessment, 5th edn, Saunders, St Louis. (Includes Student Laboratory Manual)
A later version of this text is available (Javis 2011). If you are able to access a copy of that edition you will need to search for the relevant readings for each week as needed.
McCance, L , Huether, S, Brashers, V, & Rote N, 2010 (eds) Pathophysiology The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, 6th Ed, Mosby Elsevier, Philadelphia, -
Learning & Teaching Activities
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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.
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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.
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