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 are introduced to the concept of professional nursing in Australia. They will be exposed to the introductory concepts surrounding 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. This will be done in the student-centred, interactive and supportive environments of tutorials and simulated clinical laboratories. Practical laboratory sessions will provide situated learning opportunities for the development of skills such as therapeutic communication, cultural safety, manual handling, and infection control while performing basic physical assessment competencies and nursing interventions Students will apply their developing critical thinking to address issues of vulnerability and integrity as they apply to both patients and nurses. Patient case 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.