unit outline 2011 faculty of health theoretical ... · pdf filetheoretical foundations in...

of 25 Australian Government Higher Education (CRICOS) Registered Provider number: #00212K
Unit Outline 2011
Faculty of Health
Theoretical Foundations in Nursing
7429

This Unit Outline must be read in conjunction with:
a) UC Student Guide to Policies, which sets out University-wide policies and procedures, including information on matters such as plagiarism, grade descriptors, moderation, feedback and deferred exams, and is available at (scroll to bottom of page) http://www.canberra.edu.au/student-services
b) UC Guide to Student Services, and is available at (scroll to bottom of page) http://www.canberra.edu.au/student-services
c) Any additional information specified in section 6h.
1: General Information
1a Unit title
Theoretical Foundations in Nursing
1b Unit number
7429
1c Teaching period and year offered
1/2011
1d Credit point value
6
1e Unit level
1
1f Name of Unit Convener and contact details (including telephone and email)
Dr Carmel McQuellin Office: 12D3A Phone: 6201 2108 Email: [email protected]
Ms Lacey Smale Office: 12D7 Phone: 6201 2546 Email: [email protected]
1g Administrative contact details (including name, location, telephone and email)
Ms Sue Hewat [Administrative Assistant (Mon-Thurs)] Office: 12D3A Phone: 6201 5129 Email: [email protected]
Clinical Placement Office Office: 12C26 Phone: 6201 2521 Email: [email protected]
http://www.canberra.edu.au/student-serviceshttp://www.canberra.edu.au/student-services

2: Academic Content
2a Unit description and learning outcomes
Nursing work is informed by a multiplicity of theoretical positions. In order to render theory useful, nurses combine theory with specific practices to make clinical and professional decisions. Various forms of evidence support these practice decisions. In this unit, students will explore those theories that directly inform the nurse-patient relationship in various clinical contexts.
On completion of the unit, the student will:
1. Differentiate the focus of nursing work in the primary, secondary, and tertiary health contexts.
2. Develop logical and reasoned positions on clinical and professional issues using various forms of evidence.
3. Use communication theory to guide and analyse nursing practice with individuals and groups.
4. Demonstrate reasoned practice when assisting individuals with activities of daily living.
5. Achieve a satisfactory practice level [in accordance with the ANMC National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse (2006) specified at page 12 and 19].
2b Generic skills
The University of Canberra Generic Skills and Attributes document is available via the policy database at: http://www.canberra.edu.au/learning-teaching/uc-graduate-attributes
The generic skills specifically explored in this unit are:
1. Communication
2. Analysis and inquiry
3. Problem solving
4. Working independently and with others
5. Professionalism and social responsibility
2c Prerequisites and/or co-requisites
None
http://www.canberra.edu.au/learning-teaching/uc-graduate-attributeshttp://www.canberra.edu.au/learning-teaching/uc-graduate-attributes

3: Delivery of Unit and Timetable
3a Delivery mode
This unit is delivered in a traditional teaching/learning mode that will include a combination of formal lectures, tutorial sessions and workshop sessions held on campus additional to a one (1) week clinical placement to be attended off-campus.
3b Timetable of activities, such as lectures/ tutorials/ practicals/ field classes, showing key dates and topics
Attendance:
Each week students are required to attend:
1 x 1 hour lecture
1 x 2 hour tutorial session
1 x 6.5 hour workshop session.
Please see the timetable website for times, dates and venue options at: http://www.canberra.edu.au/student-services/timetable
Additional compulsory attendance requirements:
All students are required to attend:
Clinical Placement in Week 10 [11 15 April, 2011]
5 days x 8 hours.
Workshop on Manual Handling: 1 x three (3) hour session to be held at The Canberra Hospital prior to your clinical placement [ACT Health mandated requirement for clinical practice: Week 10].
Further information on these compulsory requirements will be provided in Week 1 with updates advised on the online learning unit site (Moodle).
http://www.canberra.edu.au/student-services/timetable

Semester 1, 2011: Weekly Schedule of Teaching & Learning Activities [**Denotes when assessments are due]
LECTURES & TUTORIALS WORKSHOPS Self Directed Weekly Preparation
Week 1: 07/02/2011
Introduction to Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice:
Expectations & Outcomes The discipline of nursing Constructs of contemporary health care Professional governance & regulation Clinical reasoning & emotional intelligence Evidence based practice & nursing Infection control principles: an introduction
Orientation to the weekly workshops & the clinical setting:
Introductions & ice breakers Clarification of expectations: Professional code of conduct & dress in
clinical environment CPR demonstration & practice Self Directed Learning: Communication & infection control
Crisp & Taylor (2009): Ch 1: Nursing today [pgs: 1-13] Ch 6: Health and wellness: [pgs: 82-93] Ch 7: Nursing the art of caring [pgs: 99-105]
Week 2:14/02/2011
Essential Elements of Nursing Practice & Care: Professional communication, partnerships,
collaboration & establishing relationships Reflective practice Hygiene & infection control practices: Part 1
Professional communication in nursing: Interpersonal self-awareness Developing therapeutic partnerships Communication micro skills: active
listening, building rapport etc Interviewing skills Advocacy & assertiveness Working in groups
Reflexivity & nursing practice Hand hygiene: 1.5 hours [Part 1 - TBA]
Stein-Parbury (2009): Ch 5: Encouraging interaction: [pgs: 109-137] Ch 6: Building meaning: [pgs: 138-170] Ch 7: Collecting information: [pgs: 171-198] Ch 8: Intervening: [pgs: 198-228]
Crisp & Taylor (2009): Ch 14: Critical thinking & nursing judgement:
[pgs: 244-250] Ch 33: Infection control [pgs: 682-722]
Week 3: 21/02/2011
Essential Elements of Nursing Practice & Care:
Clinical reasoning: decision making frameworks Emotional intelligence The health history Person centred care The nursing process: care planning
fundamentals Workplace safety principles & practices
Clinical decision making: Problem solving Critical thinking Reflection Tools: pathways
Obtaining a client health history Assessing client needs & planning care Workplace safety: Applying infection control
principles & practices
Crisp & Taylor (2009): Ch 15: Nursing assessment: [pgs: 257-269] Ch 16: Nursing diagnosis [pgs: 272-282] Ch 17: Planning for nursing care [pgs: 285-
294] Ch 18: Implementing nursing care [pgs: 298-
307] Ch 19: Evaluation [pgs: 310-316]

LECTURES & TUTORIALS WORKSHOPS Self Directed Weekly Preparation
Week 4: 28/02/2011
Essential Elements of Nursing Practice & Care: Mobility & immobility: an introduction to manual
handling principles & practices Caring for the client with impaired physical
mobility: Activities of daily living
Mobility & immobility: an introduction to manual handling principles & practice
Assessing daily living needs & planning care for clients with impaired physical mobility including activities of daily living to promote:
dignity comfort & hygiene: mouth & eye care,
bathing nutrition & hydration homeostasis & elimination Mobility Skin integrity
Crisp & Taylor (2009): Ch 38: Hygiene [pgs: 877-943] Ch 46: Mobility & immobility [pgs: 1272-1283]
Week 5: 07/03/2011
Essential Elements of Nursing Practice & Care: Health Assessment:
The health history & documentation Vital signs assessment Oxygenation assessment Neurological assessment
Hygiene & infection control practices: Part 2
Obtaining a client health history Vital signs assessment Neurological assessment: GCS Assessment of client oxygenation status Planning client care Medical record documentation & reporting Infection control: gowning/gloving [Part 2 -
TBA]
Crisp & Taylor (2009): Ch 31: Vital signs [pgs: 546-586] Ch 39: Oxygenation [pgs: 948-963]
Week 6: 14/03/2011
Essential Elements of Nursing Practice & Care: Assessment of hydration & fluid & electrolyte
balance in clients Caring for the client with impaired fluid volume
imbalance
PLEASE NOTE:
The 14 March 2011 Lecture will

unit outline 2011 faculty of health theoretical ... · pdf filetheoretical foundations in...

Documents