Course Title: Work in the nursing profession
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: NURS5155C
Course Title: Work in the nursing profession
School: 155T Life & Physical Sciences
Campus: Wodonga
Program: C5246 - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
Course Contact : Fiona Edwards
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99257539
Course Contact Email:fiona.edwards@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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Nominal Hours: 90
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to practise as a nursing professional with clients across the lifespan in a range of health care environments, such as acute care, community care, mental health, aged care, medical / surgical.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTEN401A Work in the nursing profession |
Element: |
1. Apply the principles of primary health care delivery |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Work with an understanding of the historical development of health care 2.1 Reflect in own work practice appropriate application of wellness and illness models of care within the Australian health care system 3.1 Work with an understanding of the historical and current perspectives of the nursing profession and nurse education 4.1 Respond to death as an aspect of the life span 5.1 Contribute effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team implementing care plans in each health care area 6.1 Identify, access and undertake available options for professional skill development 7.1 Apply jurisdictional requirements relating to Scope of Practice Framework |
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the nursing profession and the development of the delivery of health care by nurses as health professionals
Details of Learning Activities
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Teaching Schedule
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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Overview of Assessment
Presentation, Written assignment, clinical placement skills assessment
Assessment Tasks
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Assessment Matrix
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Other Information
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