Course Title: Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: NURS5414C
Course Title: Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City 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
City Campus – Irene Yoong
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lynne.edwards@rmit.edu.
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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 |
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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 - prepares you for flipped class, provides you with formative feedback and facilitates your learning as you progress through your course.
Classroom teaching - introduces you to key concepts within the course using flipped learning
Labs - provides 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
| Week 1 | [DD/MM/YYY ] | 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?Links to an external site. Assessment Task 2 BLS PowerPoint 2. |
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PowerPoint 3 |
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| Week 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) |
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| Week 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 |
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| Week 5 | Topic: Respiratory care, NCP’s and documentation |
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
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Task
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Method and Type
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Ungraded
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Due Date
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Knowledge
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Product Based
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Practical
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AT1- Knowledge Assessment
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x
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Week 9
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AT2- Practical Assessment
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S/NYS
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Week 3
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AT3- Knowledge Assessment
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x
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S/NYS
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Week 10 |
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AT4- Clinical Placement
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x
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S/NYS
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Week 17
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Assessment Matrix
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.
- 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 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:
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.
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