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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.
Must pass NPP6101 and NSC6101
Students are required to complete NSC6102 and NPP6102 concurrently or alternatively complete NSC6102 prior to completing NPP6102.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practicum8 | 9 x 3 hour workshop | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students are also required to complete clinical practicums such as 2 placements of 10 days x 8 hours per day = 80 hours per placement (total 160 hours) or other combinations of practicum hours.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for Undifferentiated Pass/Fail units inc. practical units or work-integrated learning
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Case Study | Evidence based, complex case study examining post-operative care |
| Portfolio ^ | Portfolio (Clinical placement requirements, simulation activity participation, medication calculation test) |
| Practicum ^ | Successful completion of all pre-practicum requirements and National Competency Assessment Schedules (NCAS) |
| Performance ^ | Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) |
| Reflective Practice ^ | Professional Reflection |
| Test ^ | End of semester test |
^ 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.
Must pass NPP6101 and NSC6101
Students are required to complete NSC6102 and NPP6102 concurrently or alternatively complete NSC6102 prior to completing NPP6102.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practicum8 | 9 x 3 hour workshop | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students are also required to complete clinical practicums such as 2 placements of 10 days x 8 hours per day = 80 hours per placement (total 160 hours) or other combinations of practicum hours.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for Undifferentiated Pass/Fail units inc. practical units or work-integrated learning
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Case Study | Evidence based, complex case study examining post-operative care |
| Portfolio ^ | Portfolio (Clinical placement requirements, simulation activity participation, medication calculation test) |
| Practicum ^ | Successful completion of all pre-practicum requirements and National Competency Assessment Schedules (NCAS) |
| Performance ^ | Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) |
| Reflective Practice ^ | Professional Reflection |
| Test ^ | End of semester test |
^ 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.
NPP6102|3|2