Contemporary Practice

Unit code: JQU0061 | Study level: Non-award
Credit points
N/A
Location
St Albans
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit will provide students with the underpinning knowledge of nursing and health practice in the context of Australian health care settings. The governance structures for the Registered Nurse will be explored in conjunction with the Registered Nurse’s scope of practice. A holistic approach will be employed to critically reflect on the expectations of the Registered Nurse’s role in provision of holistic and inclusive care to patients and their families/support network and significant others.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Synthesise their understanding of person-centred care, socio-cultural, political, legal and professional factors, and health system structures that influence clinical practice, education and safety in health care services;
  2. Justify a well-developed and articulated position statement on professional accountability;
  3. Exemplify an understanding of cultural awareness and safety in nursing practice;
  4. Demonstrate capacity to influence discussion on a range of contemporary nursing practice issues; and
  5. Elucidate knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, quality and safety for advanced nursing practice.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
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Grade: Pass/Fail
4 x 10-minute multiple choice online tests assessing theoretical knowledge encompassing person-centred care.
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Reflective piece on being a nurse in Australia (750 words)

90% attendance of classes is strongly recommended.

Required reading

Recommended readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

OSCE Preparation Program for Nurses
JQPN | Non-award course | Duration: 100 hours

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