Professional Practice 2

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

1. Identify their current scope of practice and work within this;
2. Apply relevant knowledge and skills and utilise a problem solving approach to the nursing management of individuals across various contexts of care;
3. Explain the legislative and ethical foundations of relevant health care and treatment, in particular the roles and responsibilities of the registered nurse;
4. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for individuals and families in consultation with the nursing team;
5. Demonstrate health assessment knowledge and skills in physical assessment;
6. Demonstrate skills in the safe practice of medication management (including drug calculation, knowledge of medication used, medication orders etc.);
7. Utilise culturally appropriate communication, assessment and intervention strategies.
8. Additional specific learning outcomes for those students attending acute care placements;
9. Describe the clinical manifestations and collaborative management of common psychiatric disorders;
10. Perform a mental health status examination and Utilise psychotherapeutic communication skills.