Foundations in Nursing 2

Unit code: HNB1205 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
St Albans
HNB1102 - Foundations in Nursing 1; and
HBM1202 - Anatomy and Physiology 2
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

In this unit, students will use person-centred care, therapeutic intraprofessional and interprofessional communication, safety and quality principles, to further develop knowledge and foundational skills introduced in previous units to support individuals across the lifespan, paying attention to the older adult. Students will draw from knowledge gained in both anatomy and physiology units to undertake comprehensive and systematic health assessments, implement appropriate evidence-based interventions and evaluate outcomes, and document findings using digital health. Students will examine specific physiological, psychological and cultural aspects of an individual’s nursing care with attention to individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, other cultures and people of diversity. Early detection of deteriorating patient status and basic life support will be covered. The principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics will be introduced as the foundation for pharmacotherapeutics and quality use of medicines.



Please note: Students who have not successfully completed and submitted all mandatory documentation on VU WIL at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the block, will not be able to enrol or remain enrolled in HNB1205.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Apply novice level evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning to focused assessments, associated symptoms and planning of care and evaluation using person-centred principles across the lifespan including people of diversity and different cultures;
  2. Demonstrate primary and secondary assessments used to identify the elements of clinical deterioration and timely reporting using documentation and clinical handover;
  3. Demonstrate accurate calculation of drug doses for safe medication administration;
  4. Identify common groups of medications and their related pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; and
  5. Apply effective therapeutic communication skills with patients, families and intraprofessional and interprofessional healthcare teams to ensure the provision of safe quality care.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

The assessment tasks for this unit link to graduate capabilities and learning outcomes. In assessment one, students will complete two individual Quizzes (20 MCQ & 5 Short answer questions). The second assessment students will undertake an online medication calculation and medication rights test. The third assessment will be a written assignment addressing a given case study, students will identify and discuss the patient’s current problems, identify and discuss data indicating any signs of patient deterioration and discuss appropriate strategies to effectively manage the patient. The Fourth assessment involves student self-assessment and reflection on their skills in the labs and simulations, with reference to the ANSAT.
The last assessment will be an OSCA, where students will be assessed on the competency in undertaking a patient physical assessment in the nursing laboratories.

Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 20%
Two (2) individual topic tests (20 multiple choice and 5 Short Answer Questions)
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 0%
Medication Calculation and Rights Test (hurdle)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 40%
Case Study (1500 words)
Assessment type: Review
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Grade: 20%
Self-assessment and reflection on lab work and simulations using the (ANSAT) (500 words)
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 20%
OSCA Patient Physical Assessment in the Labs.

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