Course Title: Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2011

Course Code: NURS5219C

Course Title: Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

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

Bruce Killey 99254809

Georges Ahtye

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

This unit is recommended to be assessed in conjunction with the following related competency unit:
HLTAP501A Analyse health information
HLTEN502A Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice
This competency unit incorporates the content of:
HLTEN403A Undertake basic client assessment

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required of an Enrolled Nurse in contributing to the development of individualised health care plans by collection of data captured during a client’s preliminary and ongoing health assessments. Assessment is based on a lifespan approach


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTEN503A Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans

Element:

1. Collect data that contributes to client health care plan

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Ensure appropriate introductions and explanations precede all nursing assessment and interventions
1.2 Measure vital signs of the client using appropriate biomedical equipment according to the acuity of care and physical characteristics of the client
1.3 Perform other clinical measurements/assessments such as activities of daily living
1.4 Record lifestyle patterns and coping mechanisms in documentation
1.5 Document current client health practices, issues and needs
1.6 Document gender, age, cultural, religious and/or spiritual data in preliminary health assessment
1.7 Identify the likely impact of specific health care on the client’s health
1.8 Involve client in the process of data collection wherever possible
1.9 Access client information from appropriate family member or carer (if client is unable)
1.10 Identify the emotional and physical needs of family and significant others in supporting the client
1.11 Document and report variations from normal on a regular basis
1.12 Validate extraordinary findings immediately, document and report abnormalities to the registered nurse
1.13 Undertake ongoing client assessment

Element:

2. Undertake client assessment for admission and discharge

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Collect client-based data for admission and /or discharge planning
2.2 Communicate effectively with clients, family and health team members within jurisdictional scope of practice
2.3 Contribute to nursing assessment documentation relating to physical, psychosocial and contextual client factors
2.4 Follow organisation policies and procedures relating to client participation
2.5 Undertake client admission with understanding of processes involved and key issues to be addressed
2.6 Take into account individual’s values and attitudes regarding health care and any issues the client may be experiencing and report to the registered nurse, as appropriate
2.7 Document client information, such as community resources, to assist in planning for discharge
2.8 Accurately record and report admission and discharge information

Element:

3. Analyse client health assessment data and observations

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Accurately interpret information gained from health assessments and observations as being within normal range and/or refer to appropriate health care colleague for interpretation
3.2 Report change in client health status in a timely manner to the appropriate health care colleague
3.3 Identify the likely cause of any significant variation(s) from normal in relation to providing care
3.4 Reflect consideration for age and developmental state of client in performance of clinical nursing assessment
3.5 Analyse physiological aspects of human growth and its impact on client health
3.6 Reflect the client’s interests, physical, emotional and psychosocial needs in documentation
3.7 Respect cultural, spiritual and religious wishes during nursing assessment
3.8 Use client health history as part of planning care in line with health organisation requirements

Element:

4. Contribute to the development of individual care plans for clients

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Conduct a holistic health assessment reflecting the nursing philosophy or theory of the organisation in consultation/collaboration with a registered nurse
4.2 Use appropriate health assessment tools and appropriate terminology in documentation as well as a variety of sources and clinical situations
4.3 Use a problem solving approach in the development of care plans for clients
4.4 Discuss care requirements with the client and/or their family or significant other to ensure information is accurate
4.5 Verify client based information to ensure client’s uniqueness and individuality is reflected in the care plan
4.6 Develop, implement and evaluate contingency plans and care plans in consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse
4.7 Record age and gender issues in the development of individualised care plans
4.8 Incorporate cultural, spiritual and religious beliefs in the development of individualised care plans
4.9 Ensure documentation reflect the client’s needs: physical, emotional, spiritual and psychosocial
4.10 Ensure nursing care plan addresses principles of best practice and risk assessment and identifies stress management techniques for clients

Element:

5. Prepare for client discharge

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Identify appropriate community support services to the client
5.2 Promote client awareness and understanding through health education within the enrolled nurse scope of practice
5.3 Ensure client has all requirements for discharge: next GP’s appointment; medications; and any referrals
5.4 Ensure documentation is completed as per policy and procedure


Learning Outcomes


The learning outcomes of this unit of competency include the skills and knowledge required of an Enrolled Nurse in contributing to the development of individualised health care plans by collection of data captured during a client’s preliminary and ongoing health assessments. Assessment is based on a lifespan approach.


Details of Learning Activities

A great deal of fun is to be had in this course as we work together to build skills around client assessment and care planning.

Simulation in the nursing lab and the classroom is the rule rather than the exception, and Simman will utilised to develop assessment skills in rare and life threatening situations.


Teaching Schedule

Eleven three hour sessions (Classes and nursing labs) across phase one (semester 2 2011) for this group.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Funnell, R., Koutoukidis, G and Lawrence K. (2009) Tabbner's Nursing Care 5edn,Elsevier Sydney

Tollefson, J 2010 Clinical psychomotor skills. Assessment tools for Nursing students. Cengage learning South Melbourne


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

This unit of competency is assessed in conjunction with HLTEN504A Implement and evaluate a plan of nursing care.
Case study assignment & Clinical placement competency assessment


Assessment Tasks

This course is assessed in conjunction with HLTEN 504A Implement and evaluate a plan of care.

A single case study assignment  will be the graded assessment for both these courses.  Client information will be given and a number of questions must be answered in relation to that information (Part A 1000 words).  Part B consists of a nursing care plan for that client that you are to construct.  The assessment is due on 30/11/2011.  Students are reminded that work handed in late without written authorisation cannot be accepted.

Note that attendence of at least 80 % of classes is required in order to pass, and that attendance of 100 % of clinicals is also required. 


Assessment Matrix

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