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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This is the second work integrated learning unit in a series of five clinical practice units. This unit builds on the knowledge & skills gained in Adult Health Practice 1. It focuses on evidence based nursing care within a legal ethical framework, for the nursing care of adults with acute and chronic illnesses, and clients undergoing surgery. The major focus for this unit is the development of more complex nursing interventions to provide safe, evidence-based nursing care; clinical decision making, and care of the deteriorating client.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, simulation workshops, and clinical practicum (160 hours)
GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Case Study ^ | Evidence based, complex case study examining post-operative care |
| Examination ^ | End of semester exam |
| Test ^ | Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) incorporating medication calculations assessment |
| Practicum ^ | Completion of all pre- practicum requirements and successful completion of the clinical placement and NCAS |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This is the second work integrated learning unit in a series of five clinical practice units. This unit builds on the knowledge & skills gained in Adult Health Practice 1. It focuses on evidence based nursing care within a legal ethical framework, for the nursing care of adults with acute and chronic illnesses, and clients undergoing surgery. The major focus for this unit is the development of more complex nursing interventions to provide safe, evidence-based nursing care; clinical decision making, and care of the deteriorating client.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, simulation workshops, and clinical practicum (160 hours)
GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Case Study | Evidence based, complex case study examining post-operative care |
| Test ^ | Medication calculation assessment |
| Workshop ^ | Objective Structured Clinical Assessment |
| Practicum ^ | Practicum 1 - Successful completion of all pre-practicum requirements and the clinical placement and NCAS |
| Practicum ^ | Practicum 2 - Successful completion of all pre-practicum requirements and the clinical placement and NCAS |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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