Foundations for Professional Practice 2 (10191.1)
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Nursing | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate and describe health assessment techniques;
2. Discuss and document the findings of the health assessment;
3. Develop a plan of care;
4. Describe clinical reasoning for care plan development; and
5. Communicate findings in written and oral format from both health assessment and plan of care.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Skills development
These graduate attributes will be addressed throughout the semester through a variety of learning moments, including online material, interactive activities, assessments and the provision of feedback.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
Must be enrolled in 885AA/364JA Bachelor of Nursing or 365JA Bachelor of Nursing Advanced.Must be enrolled in or have already passed unit 10204 Integrating Nursing Concepts 2 (Capstone 1) OR 9060 Learning for Professional Practice 2.
Incompatible units
9067 Alterations in Health 1Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
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Required texts
Recommended Texts:
The following sources are available via the 'Reading List' on the canvas site and can be accessed online or on campus via the UC library.
Estes, M.E.Z., Calleja, P., Theobald, K. & Harvey, Theresa. (2020). Australian and New Zealand Health Assessment and Physical Examination (3rd Ed) South Melbourne, VIC: Cengage Learning Australia.
- You can purchase the e-book here: https://theschoollocker.com.au/universities/university-of-canberra/subjects/semester-two/10191-foundations-for-professional-practice-2. We encourage students to search a variety of online book stores as prices may vary across different stores.
- Please note: It is not mandatory for students to purchase a text for this unit, though it is highly recommended as this provides a readily available resources that can be used throughout semester and beyond. Weekly readings based on the recommended text above will be digitised and available on the Canvas website. Only 10% of any text can be digitised due to copyright regulations. Once this limit is reached students will need to access the text from the library online (e-book) or by visiting the library. Please factor this is into your planning for the semester.
- If you are experiencing financial difficulties that may affect your ability to purchase or access the resources for this unit, please head to Student Welfare for support. You can contact them via email at: welfare@canberra.edu.au. Information is also available on the website; https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/widening-participation/welfare.
American Psychological Association (2019). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: AMA
- All units in the Bachelor of Nursing program require the use of APA style referencing for assessments. This is the style most commonly used in healthcare professions and hence this referencing manual is a sound investment that can be used each semester when preparing assessments. You can find the UC referencing guide based on APA style here, as a quick reference: http://canberra.libguides.com/referencing
Required reading:
The following sources are available via the 'Reading List' on the canvas site and can be accessed online or on campus via the UC library.
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (2017). National safety and quality health service standards (2nd Ed.). Sydney, N.S.W.: ACSQHC
Australian Digital Health Agency. Australia's National Digital Health Strategy. Available from: https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au/australias-national-digital- health-strategy#5-strat-priorities.
Australian College of Nursing (2017). Australia's Digital Health Company, and Nursing Informatics Australia, Nursing Informatics: Position statement. ACN.
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (2016). Registered nurse standards for practice. Dickson, A.C.T.: ANMC
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (2015). ANMF National Informatics standards for nurses and midwives. Melbourne, V.I.C.: ANMF Federal Office.
Formulation Framework – the 5 P's can be found here: https://headspace.org.au/health-professionals/clinical-toolkit/psychosocial-assessment/ - also see Module 2 on the Canvas site.
Gillespie, M. & Paterson, B. (2009) Helping novice nurses make effective clinical decisions: The situated clinical decision-making framework. Nursing Education Perspectives. 30 (3): 164-170.
Johnson, M., Jefferies, D. & Langdon, R. (2010). The Nursing & Midwifery Content Audit Tool: a short nursing documentation audit tool. Journal of Nursing Management, (18), p.832-845.
Smith, S., James, A., Brogan, A., Adamson, E. & Gentleman, M. (2016). Reflections about experiences of compassionate care from award winning undergraduate nurses – What, so what…now what? Journal of Compassionate Health Care. 3 (6): 1-11.
Troels, T., Krarup, N., Grove, E., Rohde, C. & Bo, L. (2012). Initial assessment and treatment with the Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE) approach. International Journal of General Medicine. 5: 117-121. DOI:10.2147/IJGM.S28478
Supportive texts:
The following sources can be accessed online or on campus via the UC library.
Holland, K. & Jenkins, J. (Eds.). (2019). Applying the Roper, Logan, Tierney Model in Practice (3rd ed.). Sydney, N.S.W.: Elsevier.
Crisp, J., Douglas, C., Reberio, G. & Waters, D. (2017). Potter and Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing (5th ed.). Chatswood, N.S.W.: Elsevier Australia.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Information on 10191 assessment submissions:
Each assessment item will have specific information and instructions on the Canvas site in addition to what is included in this unit outline. Please ensure you access the Canvas site and review the assessment information for each individual assessment item, including the marking rubrics.
Assessment items must be submitted to the assignment area in the unit's UCLearn site, relating to that piece of assessment. It is the student's responsibility to upload the correct and corresponding draft or assessment item, to the right submission section.
Unit completion:
To obtain a pass grade in this unit:
Special assessment requirements
Moderation:
Moderation will be undertaken for all assessment items to ensure that marking is fair and consistent. Moderation will take place in line with the faculty of health guidelines and the University assessment procedures document http://www.canberra.edu.au/Policies/PolicyProcedures/Index/369
Extension:
Students can apply for an extension to the submission due date for an assessment item through extenuating, evidenced circumstances (specific details are found in the Assessment Procedures).
Extensions must be applied for before the due date. Documentary evidence (e.g. medical certificate) will be expected for an extension to be granted, however this will not guarantee that the application will be successful. The Unit Convener or relevant Program Director will decide whether to grant an extension and the length of the extension.
An Assignment Extension form is available from the Student Forms page.
Late submission:
Late submissions will only be accepted for a limited period. If more than one late submission is made within that period, only the first late submission will be accepted for marking and may be subject to penalties as detailed in the Assessment Procedures.
Late submission of assignments without an approved extension will result in a penalty of 5% reduced marks from the total available, per calendar day late. An assignment submitted over 7 days late will not be accepted.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
You will note the student workload guideline above (6a).
All Bachelor of Nursing students are expected to undertake up to 5 hours per week per unit of directed/self directed learning (SDL) related to content engagement, assessment preparation, clinical learning or revision in addition to their timetabled unit contact (ie. lectures, workshops, tutorials).
Inclusion and engagement
Any student with a reasonable adjustment plan (RAP) is asked to contact inclusion@canberra.edu.au to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be required for clinical placement.
Students within 364JA Bachelor of Nursing must ensure that they meet the Inherent Requirements relevant to the profession of nursing – it is each students responsibility to read and understand these UC Nursing Inherent Requirements statements. For support in meeting the inherent requirements, please make a time with inclusion@canberra.edu.au and your course convenor BNConvenor@canberra.edu.au
Participation requirements
It is expected that students participate in all learning opportunities in this unit. This is inclusive of all timetabled activities. Assessment items are linked to the unit learning outcomes, the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice and professional codes. Therefore, all students are expected to attend and actively participate in all learning activities scheduled for this unit. Student can self-select their preferred classes via the Allocate+ system.
Required IT skills
Please note Section 4 B: materials required. You will require computer skills to access the internet upload to the Canvas university site submissions in various formats. This unit may involve online meetings in real time using a virtual room. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, please visit the UCLearn Student Help link.UCLearn Student Help.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) background check https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/s/article/working-with-vulnerable-people-wwvp-registration-tab-overview
Note that the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act only applies to the ACT. For students undertaking placements in other states or territories, it may be that a Police Check or a Working with Children Check is required and, if so, information must be provided in this section.
Policy on units that involve field trips or trips off campus can be found here.
