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School: Nursing and Midwifery

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.

  • Unit Title

    Nursing Practice 2

  • Unit Code

    NPU1202

  • Year

    2021

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Carol CREVACORE

Description

In this second of six professional work integrated learning units, students will continue to develop nursing skills required to provide patient care that is holistic, safe, clinically effective and culturally competent. The application of professional standards, reflective practice and a case based approach will enable the student to assess and manage patients in the area of adult nursing.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from NPP1101 or NPU1101

Only students studying courses C33, Y61 or Y76 can enrol in this unit.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded NPP1201

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Perform health assessments using an evidence based approach associated with specific clients’ needs and requirements in either the simulated environment and/or the clinical practice setting.
  2. Discuss the rationale for the care of a patient in either the simulated environment and/or the clinical practice setting.
  3. Perform selected basic care skills in a culturally and developmentally appropriate manner using an evidence based approach to client care.
  4. Apply a beginning level of competency with oral medication calculations in both the simulated environment and the clinical practice setting.
  5. Demonstrate professional competency in the workplace setting in accordance with the NMBA RN standards for practice relevant to the stage two scope of nursing practice.

Unit Content

  1. The Nursing Process and assessment.
  2. Nutrition.
  3. Assessment of neurological, musculoskeletal, abdominal and neurovascular systems.
  4. Fluid balance, electrolyte and acid base balance, oxygenation.
  5. Sleep and pain management.
  6. Medication calculations and documentation as per NSQHS Medication Safety Standard.
  7. Patient education – including deep breathing and leg exercises.
  8. Essential nursing skills – including aseptic techniques.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Practicum713 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Practicum713 x 2 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered
Practicum813 x 2 hour lectureNot Offered13 x 2 hour lecture
Practicum813 x 2 hour workshopNot Offered13 x 2 hour workshop
Summer10 x 7.5 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Online interactive activities (18 hours), simulation workshops (18 hours) and Clinical Practicum (120 hours).

Assessment

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.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
Portfolio ^Portfolio (Clinical placement requirements, simulation activity participation, medication calculation test)
Practicum ^National Competency Assessment Schedule (NCAS)
Reflective Practice ^Professional reflection
Performance ^Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

^ Mandatory to Pass

Core Reading(s)

  • Crisp, J., Douglas, C., Rebeiro, G., & Waters, D. (2021). Potter & Perry’s fundamentals of nursing (6th ed., pp. xxix, 1543). Chatswood, New South Wales: Elsevier. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1232486580
  • Berman, A. (2016). Skills in Clinical Nursing. [Place of publication not identified]: PEARSON EDUCATION AUSTRAL. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ecu/detail.action?docID=5220617

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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School: Nursing and Midwifery

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.

  • Unit Title

    Nursing Practice 2

  • Unit Code

    NPU1202

  • Year

    2021

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Carol CREVACORE

Description

In this second of six professional work integrated learning units, students will continue to develop nursing skills required to provide patient care that is holistic, safe, clinically effective and culturally competent. The application of professional standards, reflective practice and a case based approach will enable the student to assess and manage patients in the area of adult nursing.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from NPP1101 or NPU1101

Only students studying courses C33, Y61 or Y76 can enrol in this unit.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded NPP1201

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Perform health assessments using an evidence based approach associated with specific clients’ needs and requirements in either the simulated environment and/or the clinical practice setting.
  2. Discuss the rationale for the care of a patient in either the simulated environment and/or the clinical practice setting.
  3. Perform selected basic care skills in a culturally and developmentally appropriate manner using an evidence based approach to client care.
  4. Apply a beginning level of competency with oral medication calculations in both the simulated environment and the clinical practice setting.
  5. Demonstrate professional competency in the workplace setting in accordance with the NMBA RN standards for practice relevant to the stage two scope of nursing practice.

Unit Content

  1. The Nursing Process and assessment.
  2. Nutrition.
  3. Assessment of neurological, musculoskeletal, abdominal and neurovascular systems.
  4. Fluid balance, electrolyte and acid base balance, oxygenation.
  5. Sleep and pain management.
  6. Medication calculations and documentation as per NSQHS Medication Safety Standard.
  7. Patient education – including deep breathing and leg exercises.
  8. Essential nursing skills – including aseptic techniques.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Practicum713 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Practicum713 x 2 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered
Practicum813 x 2 hour lectureNot Offered13 x 2 hour lecture
Practicum813 x 2 hour workshopNot Offered13 x 2 hour workshop
Summer10 x 7.5 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Online interactive activities (18 hours), simulation workshops (18 hours) and Clinical Practicum (120 hours).

Assessment

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.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
Portfolio ^Portfolio (Clinical placement requirements, simulation activity participation, medication calculation test)
Practicum ^National Competency Assessment Schedule (NCAS)
Reflective Practice ^Professional reflection
Performance ^Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

^ Mandatory to Pass

Core Reading(s)

  • Crisp, J., Douglas, C., Rebeiro, G., & Waters, D. (2021). Potter & Perry’s fundamentals of nursing (6th ed., pp. xxix, 1543). Chatswood, New South Wales: Elsevier. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1232486580
  • Crisp, J., Douglas, C., Rebeiro, G., & Waters, D. (2021). Potter & Perry’s fundamentals of nursing (6th ed., pp. xxix, 1543). Chatswood, New South Wales: Elsevier. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1232486580
  • Berman, A. (2016). Skills in Clinical Nursing. [Place of publication not identified]: PEARSON EDUCATION AUSTRAL. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ecu/detail.action?docID=5220617
  • Berman, A. (2016). Skills in Clinical Nursing. [Place of publication not identified]: PEARSON EDUCATION AUSTRAL. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ecu/detail.action?docID=5220617

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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