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NURS6019: High Acuity Nursing

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study addresses nursing practices and interventions that are designed to meet the needs of seriously or critically ill patients being nursed in high acuity hospital settings. It builds on the knowledge, skills and experiences gained in NURS5084 Nursing the Acutely Ill Person and NURS5043 Understanding Health and Managing Disease. The majority of the unit content is devoted to the general field of medical/surgical nursing of seriously or critically ill patients in a high acuity setting. Historically many of these patients would have been located in the emergency or critical care areas of acute hospitals. This unit, however, recognises that changes within the health care system mean that a majority of ‘general’ wards in acute hospital settings have a significantly high acuity population. It also recognises that many patients being nursed in these settings are elderly. The unit explores (through the use of case studies) acute life-threatening health problems such as; interruptions to circulation, neurological functioning and respiratory function. An important component of this unit of study is the understanding of the nursing assessment and management required when caring for deteriorating patients and those with patients with rapidly changing clinical conditions.

Unit details and rules

Unit code NURS6019
Academic unit Nursing and Midwifery
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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NURS5084 and NURS5043
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Michelle Maw, michelle.maw@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Michelle Maw, michelle.maw@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Supervised exam
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Assessment 4: final exam
short and long answers.
45% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7
Skills-based evaluation group assignment Assessment 3: IPL Clinical Simulation and medication workshop
Competency assessment
0% Multiple weeks 30 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO8
Placement Assessment 5: Off-campus clinical performance
Clinical placement
0% Multiple weeks 80 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO5 LO3 LO2
Online task Assessment 1: In class quiz
on-line in class quiz
10% Week 05 20 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO3
Assignment Assessment 2: Essay: case study
Essay
45% Week 06
Due date: 27 Mar 2024 at 23:59
2500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO7 LO8
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Assessment 1 : In class quiz
  • Assessment 2: Essay: case study
  • Assessment 3: Simulation and IPL modules: During week 13 students will undertake a practical simulation assessment. This will be a consolidation of the skills undertaken during the semester and have as the focus the assessment and management of the deteriorating patient. There is pre and post work associated with the simulation. All work must be completed for a mark to be awarded.
  • Assessment 4: Final exam
  • Assessment 5: Off-campus clinical performance: Students are to demonstrate safe, efficient, and effective performance of nursing practice activities associated with nursing seriously or critically ill patients in high acuity settings. The off-campus clinical experience also forms part of the clinical component in the curriculum as approved by the Nurses’ Registration Board of NSW. Students are therefore required to attend and participate in ALL (100%) of the available hours in the clinical weeks.

Please note: Each student is required to submit all assessment items in order to pass this unit. Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

*Where an assignment is submitted late without an approved extension, a late penalty will apply. For every calendar day up to and including ten calendar days after the due date a penalty of 5% of the maximum awardable marks will be applied to late work. For work submitted more than ten calendar days after the due date a mark of zero marks will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 1. Introduction to the unit of study; 2. Advanced airway management Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO5 LO6
Revision patient case study Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO8
Week 02 Introduction to technology in High Acuity Settings. Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO7 LO8
Arrhythmias and cardiac assessment Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7
Nursing practices associated with airway management Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Trauma nursing Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO7 LO8
Week 03 Case study Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7
Central lines and access ports blood Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO8
Assessment and management of the patient following trauma Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 04 Case study Triage case studies Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5 LO7
Advanced CPR and resuscitation equipment Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5 LO7
1. Sepsis; 2. Deteriorating patient Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4
Week 05 1. Case study Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5 LO7
Haemodynamic monitoring Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Nursing management of the person with an acute brain injury Lecture (2 hr) LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 06 1. Case study Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7 LO8
Critical decision making and prioritising management for the deteriorating patient Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7
Week 07 Off –campus clinical Clinical practice (40 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO8
Week 08 off campus clinical Clinical practice (40 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO8
Week 09 Off –campus clinical Clinical practice (40 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO8
Week 10 NURS 6018 focus on family care Clinical practice (2 hr)  
Week 11 Acute on chronic cardiac failure Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7
Case study Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 12 Summary and exam preparation Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 13 Simulation exercise Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: Meeting the attendance requirements is compulsory and students who are absent without good cause may not be eligible to achieve a minimum grade of PASS. The Sydney Nursing School Resolutions specifically outlines attendance requirements. Resolution 7.2 states that if students are absent without leave for more than 10% of classes in a particular unit of study in any one semester, the Head of School may call upon them to show cause why they should not be deemed to have failed that unit of study. 

    It is expected that all students participate and fully engage in the content of this unit of study by attending lectures, tutorials and laboratories, being prepared for tutorials and laboratories, contributing to discussions in class and online, and providing and receiving feedback in a respectful and dignified manner.

    Students must also attend 100% of all clinical simulation laboratories and off campus clinical, which are supplemented with online and group activities.

  • Referencing guide: The Sydney Nursing School has adopted the American Psychological Association (APA) Referencing style, 7th Edition, 2020 as its official referencing style. This is an author-date style of referencing.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

will be on the e-reserve site

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Explore and apply clinical and theoretical knowledge that guides nursing assessment and intervention within high acuity settings.
  • LO2. Perform routine observation and assessment skills in a safe, efficient and competent manner for patients who are clinically unstable.
  • LO3. Articulate reasoning for the performance of such activities including an understanding of the responses to high acuity presentations of acute disruptions to health affecting individuals and families from diverse social and cultural groups.
  • LO4. Safely perform relevant complex interventions necessary for managing patients in high acuity settings, for example, advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation, haemodynamic monitoring, advanced airway management, blood transfusions, management of multiple intravenous access lines and infusions, tracheostomy suction.
  • LO5. Critically analyse and apply the use of the research evidence to inform nursing practice and decision making in high acuity settings.
  • LO6. Critically evaluate the role of technology as it relates to patient monitoring and management in the high acuity environment, and consider issues associated with the use of healthcare data and information within this context.
  • LO7. Discuss and further appreciate ethical and professional responses and conduct applicable to high acuity setting.
  • LO8. While on clinical placement, perform, at a beginning level, a range of observation, assessment, communication and documentation skills for individuals in a culturally safe manner (within scope of practice and under the direct supervision of an Registered Nurse).

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Registered Nurses Standards for Practice - NMBA
1.1. Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice
1.2. Develops practice through reflection on experiences, knowledge, actions, feelings and beliefs to identify how these shape practice
1.3. Respects all cultures and experiences, which includes responding to the role of family and community that underpin the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of other cultures
1.4. Complies with legislation, common law, policies, guidelines and other standards or requirements relevant to the context of practice when making decisions
1.5. Uses ethical frameworks when making decisions
2.2. Communicates effectively, and is respectful of a person’s dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights
2.3. Recognises that people are the experts in the experience of their life
2.7. Actively fosters a culture of safety and learning that includes engaging with health professionals and others, to share knowledge and practice that supports person- centered care
3.1. Considers and responds in a timely manner to the health and well being of self and others in relation to the capability for practice
3.2. Provides the information and education required to enhance people’s control over health
3.3. Uses a lifelong learning approach for continuing professional development of self and others
3.4. Accepts accountability for decisions, actions, behaviours and responsibilities inherent in their role, and for the actions of others to whom they have delegated responsibilities
3.5. Seeks and responds to practice review and feedback
3.6. Actively engages with the profession
4.1. Conducts assessments that are holistic as well as culturally appropriate
4.2. Uses a range of assessment techniques to systematically collect relevant and accurate information and data to inform practice
5.1. Uses assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan
5.3. Documents, evaluates and modifies plans accordingly to facilitate the agreed outcomes
6.1. Provides comprehensive safe, quality practice to achieve agreed goals and outcomes that are responsive to the nursing needs of people
6.2. Practises within their scope of practice
6.5. Practises in accordance with relevant nursing and health guidelines, standards, regulations and legislation
6.6. Uses the appropriate processes to identify and report potential and actual risk related system issues and where practice may be below the expected standards
7.1. Evaluates and monitors progress towards the expected goals and outcomes
7.2. Revises the plan based on the evaluation
7.3. Determines, documents and communicates further priorities, goals and outcomes with the relevant persons
LO2
Registered Nurses Standards for Practice - NMBA
1.1. Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice
1.6. Maintains accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of assessments, planning, decision- making, actions and evaluations
2.2. Communicates effectively, and is respectful of a person’s dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights
3.1. Considers and responds in a timely manner to the health and well being of self and others in relation to the capability for practice
4.1. Conducts assessments that are holistic as well as culturally appropriate
4.2. Uses a range of assessment techniques to systematically collect relevant and accurate information and data to inform practice
5.1. Uses assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan
5.3. Documents, evaluates and modifies plans accordingly to facilitate the agreed outcomes
6.2. Practises within their scope of practice
LO3
Registered Nurses Standards for Practice - NMBA
1.1. Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice
1.2. Develops practice through reflection on experiences, knowledge, actions, feelings and beliefs to identify how these shape practice
1.3. Respects all cultures and experiences, which includes responding to the role of family and community that underpin the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of other cultures
1.4. Complies with legislation, common law, policies, guidelines and other standards or requirements relevant to the context of practice when making decisions
1.6. Maintains accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of assessments, planning, decision- making, actions and evaluations
2.2. Communicates effectively, and is respectful of a person’s dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights
3.1. Considers and responds in a timely manner to the health and well being of self and others in relation to the capability for practice
3.3. Uses a lifelong learning approach for continuing professional development of self and others
3.4. Accepts accountability for decisions, actions, behaviours and responsibilities inherent in their role, and for the actions of others to whom they have delegated responsibilities
4.1. Conducts assessments that are holistic as well as culturally appropriate
5.1. Uses assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan
5.3. Documents, evaluates and modifies plans accordingly to facilitate the agreed outcomes
6.1. Provides comprehensive safe, quality practice to achieve agreed goals and outcomes that are responsive to the nursing needs of people
6.2. Practises within their scope of practice
6.5. Practises in accordance with relevant nursing and health guidelines, standards, regulations and legislation
7.1. Evaluates and monitors progress towards the expected goals and outcomes
LO4
Registered Nurses Standards for Practice - NMBA
1.1. Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice
1.2. Develops practice through reflection on experiences, knowledge, actions, feelings and beliefs to identify how these shape practice
1.5. Uses ethical frameworks when making decisions
1.7. Contributes to quality improvement and relevant research
2.2. Communicates effectively, and is respectful of a person’s dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights
2.7. Actively fosters a culture of safety and learning that includes engaging with health professionals and others, to share knowledge and practice that supports person- centered care
3.1. Considers and responds in a timely manner to the health and well being of self and others in relation to the capability for practice
3.4. Accepts accountability for decisions, actions, behaviours and responsibilities inherent in their role, and for the actions of others to whom they have delegated responsibilities
4.1. Conducts assessments that are holistic as well as culturally appropriate
4.2. Uses a range of assessment techniques to systematically collect relevant and accurate information and data to inform practice
5.1. Uses assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan
6.2. Practises within their scope of practice
7.1. Evaluates and monitors progress towards the expected goals and outcomes
LO5
Registered Nurses Standards for Practice - NMBA
1.1. Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice
1.4. Complies with legislation, common law, policies, guidelines and other standards or requirements relevant to the context of practice when making decisions
1.6. Maintains accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of assessments, planning, decision- making, actions and evaluations
3.1. Considers and responds in a timely manner to the health and well being of self and others in relation to the capability for practice
3.4. Accepts accountability for decisions, actions, behaviours and responsibilities inherent in their role, and for the actions of others to whom they have delegated responsibilities
4.1. Conducts assessments that are holistic as well as culturally appropriate
4.2. Uses a range of assessment techniques to systematically collect relevant and accurate information and data to inform practice
5.1. Uses assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan
5.3. Documents, evaluates and modifies plans accordingly to facilitate the agreed outcomes
6.1. Provides comprehensive safe, quality practice to achieve agreed goals and outcomes that are responsive to the nursing needs of people
7.1. Evaluates and monitors progress towards the expected goals and outcomes
LO6
Registered Nurses Standards for Practice - NMBA
1.1. Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice
2.7. Actively fosters a culture of safety and learning that includes engaging with health professionals and others, to share knowledge and practice that supports person- centered care
LO7
Registered Nurses Standards for Practice - NMBA
1.1. Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice
1.3. Respects all cultures and experiences, which includes responding to the role of family and community that underpin the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of other cultures
1.4. Complies with legislation, common law, policies, guidelines and other standards or requirements relevant to the context of practice when making decisions
1.5. Uses ethical frameworks when making decisions
LO8
Registered Nurses Standards for Practice - NMBA
1.1. Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice
1.2. Develops practice through reflection on experiences, knowledge, actions, feelings and beliefs to identify how these shape practice
1.4. Complies with legislation, common law, policies, guidelines and other standards or requirements relevant to the context of practice when making decisions
2.7. Actively fosters a culture of safety and learning that includes engaging with health professionals and others, to share knowledge and practice that supports person- centered care
3.4. Accepts accountability for decisions, actions, behaviours and responsibilities inherent in their role, and for the actions of others to whom they have delegated responsibilities
4.1. Conducts assessments that are holistic as well as culturally appropriate
4.2. Uses a range of assessment techniques to systematically collect relevant and accurate information and data to inform practice
5.1. Uses assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan
6.1. Provides comprehensive safe, quality practice to achieve agreed goals and outcomes that are responsive to the nursing needs of people
6.5. Practises in accordance with relevant nursing and health guidelines, standards, regulations and legislation
7.1. Evaluates and monitors progress towards the expected goals and outcomes
Registered Nurses Standards for Practice -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1 T P A Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice
1.2 T P A Develops practice through reflection on experiences, knowledge, actions, feelings and beliefs to identify how these shape practice
1.3 T P A Respects all cultures and experiences, which includes responding to the role of family and community that underpin the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of other cultures
1.4 T P A Complies with legislation, common law, policies, guidelines and other standards or requirements relevant to the context of practice when making decisions
1.5 T P A Uses ethical frameworks when making decisions
1.6 T P A Maintains accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of assessments, planning, decision- making, actions and evaluations
2.2 T P A Communicates effectively, and is respectful of a person’s dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights
2.6 T P A Uses delegation, supervision, coordination, consultation and referrals in professional relationships to achieve improved health outcomes
2.7 T P A Actively fosters a culture of safety and learning that includes engaging with health professionals and others, to share knowledge and practice that supports person- centered care
2.8 T P A Participates in and/or leads collaborative practice
3.1 T P A Considers and responds in a timely manner to the health and well being of self and others in relation to the capability for practice
3.2 T P A Provides the information and education required to enhance people’s control over health
3.4 T P A Accepts accountability for decisions, actions, behaviours and responsibilities inherent in their role, and for the actions of others to whom they have delegated responsibilities
4.1 T P A Conducts assessments that are holistic as well as culturally appropriate
4.2 T P A Uses a range of assessment techniques to systematically collect relevant and accurate information and data to inform practice
4.3 T P A Works in partnership to determine factors that affect, or potentially affect, the health and well being of people and populations to determine priorities for action and/or for referral
4.4 T P A Assesses the resources available to inform planning.
5.1 T P A Uses assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan
5.2 T P A Collaboratively constructs nursing practice plans until contingencies, options priorities, goals, actions, outcomes and timeframes are agreed with the relevant persons
5.3 T P A Documents, evaluates and modifies plans accordingly to facilitate the agreed outcomes
5.5 T P A Coordinates resources effectively and efficiently for planned actions
6.1 T P A Provides comprehensive safe, quality practice to achieve agreed goals and outcomes that are responsive to the nursing needs of people
6.2 T P A Practises within their scope of practice
6.3 T P A Appropriately delegates aspects of practice to enrolled nurses and others, according to enrolled nurse’s scope of practice or others’ clinical or nonclinical roles
6.4 T P A Provides effective timely direction and supervision to ensure that delegated practice is safe and correct
6.5 T P A Practises in accordance with relevant nursing and health guidelines, standards, regulations and legislation
6.6 T P A Uses the appropriate processes to identify and report potential and actual risk related system issues and where practice may be below the expected standards
7.1 T P A Evaluates and monitors progress towards the expected goals and outcomes
7.2 T P A Revises the plan based on the evaluation
7.3 T P A Determines, documents and communicates further priorities, goals and outcomes with the relevant persons

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Minor changes to the lab and tutorial content have been made in response to student feedback. All assignments have been approved but the acute care team QCC. All markers participate in the comparative marking process. Reading and resources have been updated. A final exam has been brought back.

Sensitive materials in teaching: Please note that in this Unit of Study sensitive and potentially distressing or disturbing content might be presented and/or discussed from time to time. This may include reference to for example, of people’s experiences of health and illness and/or culturally sensitive issues. These topics are relevant to your learning in this unit of study and your knowledge and skill development for nursing practice. You will be advised before the information/topic is presented. If you are participating in the teaching session/activity online, you are advised to use headphones and ensure that anyone not participating in the session cannot see images that you may be watching on your device. If the nature of the content makes you feel uncomfortable or distressed, it is important that you contact the unit coordinator or another member of the academic team to discuss this with them.

Work, health and safety

Please adhere to the clinical laboratory guidelines and make sure you have completed the orientation quiz.

Off-campus clinical placements will have an orientation that covers work health and safety reuqirements for each site.

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