NUR1140 Responsible Nursing Practice (FOSCI)

Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Fraser Cst

Units 1.0 (General Nursing) Band 4

Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in Program: BNUR

Synopsis

The primary purpose of this course is to challenge students' preconceived ideas of becoming a registered nurse as they explore the concept of professional nursing in Australia today. They will be introduced to the history and language of nursing, the evolving role of contemporary nursing in Australia, the legal and ethical implications of nursing practice, work place health and safety, infection control, and the development of clinical decision making at a beginning level using a Concept Mapping approach. This will be done in the student-centred, interactive and supportive environments of tutorials and simulated clinical laboratories. Practice laboratory sessions will provide situated learning opportunities for the development of skills such as therapeutic communication, cultural safety, manual handling, and promoting mobility, promoting nutrition, promoting comfort and preventing infection. Students will apply their developing critical thinking to address issues of vulnerability and integrity as they apply to both patients and nurses. Examples used will cover a variety of ages and incorporate exposure to Indigenous, multicultural and aged populations. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) Competencies will be used to assess the integration of knowledge and skills at a foundational level in both the tutorials and laboratory components of the course.