Course Title: Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2025

Course Code: NURS5415C

Course Title: Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: Bundoora Campus

Program: C5417 - Diploma of Nursing

Course Contact: Suzie Cicero

Course Contact Phone: 03 9925-1812

Course Contact Email: suzie.cicero@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Pink Garg pink.garg@rmit.edu.au

Prem Kaur prem.kaur@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 110

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

Nil

Course Description

In this course you will learn performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement nursing care as outlined in a person’s nursing care plan, evaluate outcomes of care provided, record and report progress, and respond to emergency situations.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care
Element:	1. Prepare a person for nursing care procedures.
Performance Criteria:	1.1. Explain procedures, preparation required and timeframe involved, and gain consent. 1.2. Apply culturally safe approaches for all peoples including specific approaches required for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 1.3. Maintain privacy and dignity during preparation and procedures.
Element:	2. Implement nursing care procedures to meet identified needs.
Performance Criteria:	2.1. Provide assistance to address personal and oral hygiene and dressing and grooming needs to achieve health outcomes. 2.2. Identify contributing factors and implement strategies to prevent skin problems and manage skin integrity. 2.3. Confirm nutritional and elimination needs and apply strategies to meet identified needs. 2.4. Assist respiratory function by demonstrating and promoting deep breathing and coughing exercises. 2.5. Use measures to promote comfort, rest and sleep. 2.6. Encourage the person to contribute to their own independence and mobility through active and passive exercises. 2.7. Identify and respond to signs and symptoms of emergency situations and conditions. 2.8. Use emergency procedures and initiate basic life support according to organisational policies and procedures.
Element:	3. Monitor identified nursing care needs.
Performance Criteria:	3.1. Maintain ongoing monitoring through observation and using equipment and devices. 3.2. Prioritise work activities to address urgent needs and maintain a balanced approach to own workload. 3.3. Record and report concerns in the person's condition and behaviour to the registered nurse, and report situations of risk according to organisational policies and procedures.
Element:	4. Evaluate outcomes of nursing care provided.
Performance Criteria:	4.1. Identify and evaluate own contribution to nursing plan of care. 4.2. Evaluate progress towards planned outcomes as documented in the plan of care. 4.3. Make required changes to nursing plan of care in line with nursing best practice. 4.4. Record and report evaluation of nursing care provided.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

This unit is designed to be delivered in a Blended Learning mode. Blended Learning involves learning through various modes, for example, online learning and learning in a classroom and clinical labs.

The Blended Learning approach for this unit includes:

• Online learning - provides you with formative feedback and facilitates your learning as you progress through your course
• Classroom teaching - introducing you to key concepts within the course
• Labs - provide practice and simulation
• Clinical experience - provides you with practical experience in a nursing health care environment
• Self-directed learning - such as reading to expand your knowledge and understanding of information delivered

All learning activities you will undertake within the course are designed to provide you with the practical skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to perform to the standard expected in the health industry.

Teaching Schedule

Training Product Details
Course Code	HLT54121	Course Title	Diploma of Nursing
Unit Code	HLTENN038	Unit Title	Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care

Delivery Details
Group Names	Group Titles
B25M, B25N C25M, C25N	Bundoora-NURS5415C City-NURS5414C
Unit Start Date	Unit End Date
4/8/2025	22/10/2025
Day/s	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Start Time	0830 hrs or 1230 hrs (refer to timetable)	0830 hrs or 1230 hrs (refer to timetable)	0830 hrs or 1230 hrs (refer to timetable)	0830 hrs or 1230 hrs (refer to timetable)	0830 hrs or 1230 hrs (refer to timetable)
Finish Time	1130 hrs or 1530 hrs (refer to timetable)	1130 hrs or 1530 hrs (refer to timetable)	1130 hrs or 1530 hrs (refer to timetable)	1130 hrs or 1530 hrs (refer to timetable)	1130 hrs or 1530 hrs (refer to timetable)
Contact Details
	Name	Email
Teacher	Bundoora campus- Lynne Edwards City Campus – Adaline Fernando	lynne.edwards@rmit.edu adaline.fernando@rmit.edu.au
Program Coordinator	Bundoora Campus – Pink Garg City campus – Prem Kaur	pink.garg@rmit.edu.au prem.kaur@rmit.edu.au
Program Manager	Suzie Cicero	suzie.cicero@rmit.edu.au

Delivery Overview Hours
Classroom	Online	Workplace	Self-Directed Study	Other	Nominal Hours
15 hrs	-	80-		Lab 30	110

Unit Details
Unit Type	u	Core	☐	Elective	Final Result Outcome	u	Graded
Pre-Requisites	None
Description	This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement nursing care as outlined in a person’s nursing care plan, evaluate outcomes of care provided, record and report progress, and respond to emergency situations. This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) regulatory authority legislative requirements.
Elements
1	Prepare a person for nursing care procedures.
2	Implement nursing care procedures to meet identified needs
3	Monitor identified nursing care needs.
4	Evaluate outcomes of nursing care provided.

Assessment Details

A range of assessment methods will be used to provide students the opportunity to demonstrate competence to achieve the unit requirements. This can range from:

• Knowledge Questioning – either written or verbal, this method is used to assess your knowledge

• Practical Observation – can be in real time in the workplace or through practical simulated off the job for example role plays in labs

Student are required to demonstrate and achieve all aspects and requirements of the assessment task. Students will be assessed as Satisfactory (S) or Not Yet satisfactory (NYS). A student must achieve a satisfactory outcome for all assessment tasks prior to a final unit result outcome of Competency Achieved (CA) being recorded.

The assessment methods being used for this unit are outlined below:

Task	Method and Type	Ungraded	Due Date
Knowledge	Product Based	Practical
AT1- Knowledge Assessment	x			S/NYS	Week 12
AT2- Practical Assessment			x	S/NYS	Week 8
AT3- Knowledge Assessment	x			S/NYS	Week 14
AT4- Clinical Placement			x	S/NYS	Week 17

Assessment Conditions

1. Assessment submissions, except tests and other in-class assessments, are due before midnight of the due date and can only be submitted through Canvas.

1. All written assessments must be submitted through Canvas and/or on paper.

1. Students are assessed as either S (satisfactory) or NYS (Not yet satisfactory) for each task. Each task explains how students are assessed.

1. Every task must be completed satisfactorily to be assessed as competent in the unit.

1. Submissions graded not yet satisfactory must be resubmitted as per canvas due date. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK CANVAS FOR ASSESSMENT RESULTS AND FEEDBACK AND RESPOND ACCORDINGLY.

1. You are permitted 2 attempts on written and practical assessments.

1. Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher. Attendance and course engagement will be taken into consideration when deciding.

1. For written assessments, if you answer less than 50% of the questions in each part during your first attempt, you will not be granted a second attempt.

1. All resubmissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after your work has been assessed.

	Delivery Schedule
	Date, Week, Session	Topic, Activity, Assessment
	Session 1	Session 1- Topic: Documentation and Basic Life Support Activities: Pre-session activity: Welcome video and read Lesson 2 PowerPoints In-class learning activity: Documentation- Progress notes (brief overview), ISBAR handover (brief overview), Daily Shift Planner, Basic Life Support (BLS) Week 1 post-session activity: Emergency codes Code Blue: What Do Hospital Color Codes Mean? Assessment Task 2 BLS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework - Summary Report August 2024Links to an external site. PowerPoint 2.
	Session 2	Session 2- Topics: Nursing care plans, cultural safety, privacy, dignity & consent Nursing preparation for implementing patient care Activities: Pre-session activity: PowerPoint Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework - Summary Report August 2024. In-class learning activity: Feedback collection, purposes for writing nursing care plans. Nursing process and nursing diagnoses, SMART goals and NCP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and CATSINaM Cultural Awareness, competency, privacy, dignity and consent Nursing preparation for implementing patient care Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 Week 2 post-session activity: Medical Treatment Act 2006: Informed consent to medical treatment Personal hygiene, mouth care, shaving, haircare and nail care. PowerPoint 3
	Session 3	Session 3- Topics: Prepare a plan for nursing care, Skin/Hygiene/Mobility/Rest & sleep Activities: Pre-session activity: PowerPoint 3 In-class learning activity: Skin disorders, problems and integrity.. Personal care & oral hygiene care Mobility, assessment & management, ROM exercises Rest and sleep factors, disorders and nursing care Week 3 post-session activity: Mobility and exercises Urinary catheter care PowerPoint 4 AT2: Practical assessment: BLS Assessment 1 (due date as per Canvas)
	Session 4	Session 4- Topic: Nutrition & Elimination Activities: Pre-session activity: PowerPoint 4 In-class learning activities: Food choices, therapeutic and specialty diets. Chewing & swallowing, food intolerances Urinary and bowel elimination Week 4 post-session activity: Lung Sounds and Percussion of lungs PowerPoint 5
	Session 5	Session 5- Topic: Respiratory care, NCP’s and documentation Activities: Pre-session activity: PowerPoint 5 In-class learning activities: Respiratory system, abnormal breathing signs, respiratory conditions and nursing interventions Oxygen therapy, breathing techniques Recap documentation and NCP's AT1: Knowledge assessment: (due date as per Canvas) AT3: Written assessment: (due date as per Canvas)

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

During the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121), you will complete 400 hours of compulsory unpaid clinical placements, across four phases (semesters). Aged Care 120 hours, Mental Health and Primary Health 80 hours each and Acute Care 120 hours.

You must meet all the unit/course requirements before you are eligible for clinical placement, this includes immunisations, NDIS check, Working with Childrens and Police check. If you do not meet these requirements, you may incur a penalty in the form of a fine.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Details

A range of assessment methods will be used to provide students the opportunity to demonstrate competence to achieve the unit requirements. This can range from:

• Knowledge Questioning – either written or verbal, this method is used to assess your knowledge
• Practical Observation – can be in real time in the workplace or through practical simulated off the job for example role plays in labs

Student are required to demonstrate and achieve all aspects and requirements of the assessment task. Students will be assessed as Satisfactory (S) or Not Yet satisfactory (NYS). A student must achieve a satisfactory outcome for all assessment tasks prior to a final unit result outcome of Competency Achieved (CA) being recorded.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment submissions, except tests and other in-class assessments, are due before midnight of the due date and can only be submitted through Canvas.

All written assessments must be submitted through Canvas and/or on paper.

Students are assessed as either S (satisfactory) or NYS (Not yet satisfactory) for each task. Each task explains how students are assessed.

Every task must be completed satisfactorily to be assessed as competent in the unit.

Submissions graded not yet satisfactory must be resubmitted as per canvas due date. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK CANVAS FOR ASSESSMENT RESULTS AND FEEDBACK AND RESPOND ACCORDINGLY.

You are permitted 2 attempts on written and practical assessments.

Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher. Attendance and course engagement will be taken into consideration when deciding.

For written assessments, if you answer less than 50% of the questions in each part during your first attempt, you will not be granted a second attempt.

All resubmissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after your work has been assessed.

Assessment Matrix

The assessment methods being used for this unit are outlined below:

Task	Method and Type	Ungraded	Due Date
Knowledge	Product Based	Practical
AT1- Knowledge Assessment	x			S/NYS	Week 12
AT2- Practical Assessment			x	S/NYS	Week 8
AT3- Knowledge Assessment	x			S/NYS	Week 14
AT4- Clinical Placement			x	S/NYS	Week 17

Other Information

Flipped learning

The classes for this course will be conducted using the Flipped Learning approach. This innovative teaching method aims to create a more interactive and engaging learning experience by reversing the traditional classroom model.

What is Flipped Learning?

In a flipped classroom, students will review instructional content, such as lecture videos, reading materials, or online resources, before the class. During the classroom sessions, the focus will shift to active learning, where you will engage in discussions, group work, problem-solving activities, and hands-on projects with your instructor's guidance.

How will this affect your studies?

• Before Class: You will be required to review course materials (videos, readings, etc.) provided by your instructors. These resources will help you gain the foundational knowledge needed for the class.
• During Class: Classroom time will be used for deeper learning, collaboration, and practical application of the concepts you’ve studied. Active participation will be key.
• After Class: You will continue to reinforce your learning with assignments, self-assessment tools, and further practice.

What is expected of you?

• Stay on top of the pre-class content.
• Come prepared to engage in discussions and activities.
• Take an active role in your learning process by asking questions and collaborating with peers.

This approach is designed to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

Student Attendance

All students are required to:

• Attend and participate appropriately in all scheduled activities.
• Complete pre-class preparation – e.g., recommended reading and learning activities on Canvas.
• Study all material provided to maximise chances of meeting the Unit's objectives.
• Meet the 100% attendance requirement for lectures.

Up to 80% attendance will be accepted with evidence in the form of a medical certificate or statutory declaration. It will be the student's responsibility to catch up and/ or seek assistance from their educator. If a student’s attendance falls below 80%, they will undergo a review by the RMIT Nursing Program Coordinator, and may be required to repeat the course.

• All students must demonstrate 80% engagement with the learning resources provided. This includes but is not limited to the Canvas practice knowledge quizzes, which must be completed on time. Canvas analytics will be used to identify student engagement. This can affect student progression.
• All students must meet the 100% attendance requirement for practical sessions. Evidence in the form of a medical certificate or statutory declaration must be provided if one cannot attend to qualify for a make-up session. The 'make-up' session time and date will be at the discretion of the RMIT Nursing Program Coordinator. Non-attendance to the make-up session without evidence to support the non-attendance can result in no further opportunity.
• Failure to meet the 100% practical sessions attendance requirement can result in exclusion from the clinical skills assessments, leading to a Not Yet Satisfactory result and ultimately Not Yet Competent outcome in relevant courses.
• Four hundred (400) clinical placement hours must be completed by the end of the program to meet the program requirements.

Clinical Placement

Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Program Manager. The above requirements will be considered in the decision making.

Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:

Refer to individual assessment task instructions for information on when and how to submit and specific assessment conditions.

Assessment Attempts:

Self-marking quizzes

• Student will be permitted 2 attempts to complete self-marking assessments. If a student requires guidance, it is their responsibility to reach out to the Lead Campus Educator.

All other assessments

• You are permitted 2 attempts on written and practical assessments.
• Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher. Attendance and course engagement will be taken into consideration when deciding. For written assessments, if you answer less than 50% of the questions in each part during your first attempt, you will not be granted a second attempt.
• All resubmissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after your work has been assessed.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

If you think you have some or all of the knowledge and competencies described, please discuss the Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer options with may be available to you with your Course Coordinator. For more information go to:

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Special consideration

Use the special consideration process if your circumstances are such that you cannot fulfil assessment requirements. For example, if you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by a due date.

Special Consideration Policy

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