Course Title: Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: NURS5258C
Course Title: Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
School: 155T Life & Physical Sciences
Campus: Wodonga
Program: C5246 - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
Course Contact : Carylin Lenehan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837
Course Contact Email:carylin.lenehan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Not Applicable
Course Description
This course includes the skills and knowledge required for an Enrolled/Division 2 nurse to perform within the legal and ethical parameters of professional practice, supporting client rights and meeting duty of care requirements
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTEN509B Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
Element: |
1) Perform within legal ðical parameters of professional nursing practice 2) Perform within legal ðical parameters of professional nursing practice 3) Apply an understanding of the legal framework 4) Apply an understanding of the legal framework 5) Apply ethical concepts to clinical practice 6) Support the rights interests & needs of clients & their families 7) Apply open disclosure processes
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Apply a clear understanding of legal and regulatory acts/guidelines as they impact on nursing practice 2.1 Work with an understanding of how the law operates in relation to nursing practice with regard to legal processes, principle and penalties 3.1 Work with a clear understanding of the concept of ethics and its place in nursing practice 4.1 Comply with legal responsibilities and duty of care in all care activities and interactions with clients and their families and carers 5.1 Work with an understanding of the principles and processes of open disclosure in a health care environment
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes
• Perform within the legal and ethical parameters of professional nursing practice
• Apply an understanding of the legal framework
• Apply ethical concepts to clinical practice
• Support the rights, interests and needs of clients and their families
• Apply open disclosure processes
Details of Learning Activities
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Teaching Schedule
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Overview of Assessment
Written Assignment 100%
Attendance of Placement & Competency Completion
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Assessment Matrix
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