NRSG139 Integrating Practice 1

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine NATIONAL

SEMESTER 1, 2020

Credit points: 10

NRSG139: Integrating Practice 1

UNIT OUTLINE – Revised COVID-19 impacted

Prerequisites / incompatibles: Nil

National Lecturer-in-Charge:

Mrs Coral Bayley

Office location: St Patrick’s Campus (Melbourne)

Email: Coral.Bayley@acu.edu.au All questions related to content to be posted on the Discussion Board

Telephone: 03 99533177

UNIT RATIONALE, DESCRIPTION and AIM:

In the nursing profession, it is a requirement that the nurse is able to link theory with practice and perform clinical duties which are underpinned by a theoretical understanding. To perform these skills well, the nurse must be able to reflect critically on their practice and appraise their performance to identify best practice moving forward. This unit is required by students to assist them to use theory to drive their clinical practice and to understand how practice is guided by a continual process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation – skills critical for the nurse to deliver best practice.

This unit provides opportunities for students to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in lectures, laboratories and simulation. Foundational concepts such as critical thinking, clinical reasoning and clinical judgement will be introduced, and practice skills will be developed and extended through scenario based learning in the laboratory.

The aim of this first ‘Integrating Practice’ unit is to provide the foundations on which clinical assessments are based, and model the way in which students will contextualize their theoretical knowledge through clinical practice.

Campus: Lecturer in Charge
Campus	Name	Office Location	Email	Telephone
Ballarat	Mrs Erica Johnstone	104.G.26	Erica.Johnstone@acu.edu.au	03 5336 5381
Brisbane	Ms Annie Barclay	207.G.08	Annie.Barclay@acu.edu.au	07 3861 6089
Canberra	Ms Sharon Coman	302.1.22	Sharon.Coman@acu.edu.au	02 6209 1366
Melbourne	Mrs Coral Bayley	403.4.11	Coral Bayley@acu.edu.au	03 9953 3177
Nth Sydney	Mrs Jenny Penny	533.6.31	Jenny.Penny@acu.edu.au	02 9739 2037

Mode:

Multi-mode on campus until week 4 then online delivery from week 5. On campus vital signs workshop June/July pending Covid-19 situation.

Attendance pattern:

Face-to-face weekly teaching activities (1x 2 hour lecture, 1x 2 hour laboratory practical simulation, 1x 1 hour classroom practical), and online activities. Weekly online activities/ interaction from week 5 with associated tasks to upload for tutor feedback.

Duration:

You should anticipate undertaking 150 hours of study for this unit, including face-to-face teaching activities including lectures, practical simulations, practical classrooms, online participation, preparation and generation of assessment items and self-directed study; across a 10-week teaching period.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

LO1     explain the difference between critical thinking, clinical reasoning and clinical judgement;

LO2     demonstrate developing skills in assessment of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive health across the lifespan; (GA1, GA3, GA9)

LO3     conduct nursing health assessment interviews at a beginning level; (GA8)

LO4     reflect on their learning within a professional portfolio to evaluate effective learning and self-care strategies for themselves and others; (GA4, GA10)

LO5     perform peer evaluation using effective communication skills. (GA10)

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

On successful completion of this unit, students should have developed their ability to:

GA1    demonstrate respect for the dignity of each individual and for human diversity; GA3    apply ethical perspectives in informed decision making;

GA4    think critically and reflectively;

GA8    locate, organise, analyse, synthesise and evaluate information;

GA9    demonstrate effective communication in oral and written English language and visual media;

GA10 utilise information and communication and other relevant technologies effectively.

NMBA REGISTERED NURSE STANDARDS FOR PRACTICE

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Registered Nurse Standards for Practice developed in this unit are:

NMBA Standards for Practice	Learning Outcomes
1. Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7	LO1, LO4, LO5
2. Engages in therapeutic and professional relationships. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8	LO2, LO3, LO5
3. Maintains the capability for practice. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
4. Comprehensively conducts assessments. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4	LO2, LO3, LO5
5. Develops a plan for nursing practice. 5.1,5.2, 5.3	LO2, LO3, LO5
6. Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice. 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 6.6	LO2, LO3, LO5
7. Evaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice. 7.1, 7.2, 7.3	LO2, LO4, LO5

CONTENT

Topics will include:

• Person-centred practice
  • Introduction to person-centeredness and values
  • Applying the principles of person-centred thinking and person-centred planning
  • Actioning choice, privacy, individuality, independence and inclusion

• Professional & therapeutic communication
  • Respectful communication
• Active Listening & Responding Skills - providing empathy, open & closed questioning, use of touch, use of silence)
• Introduction to interviewing (introduction phase & working/ middle phase & termination phase)
• Initial Assessment Interview
• Professional boundaries & therapeutic use self-disclosure
• Communicating as a professional and with colleagues
• Nursing assessment
  • Roper, Logan and Tierney Model of Nursing
  • Introduction to assessment and nursing assessment
  • Developing an Assessment Toolbox - principles of Assessment
  • Science underpinning basic assessment Pain

Vital Signs Thermoregulation

• Provision, coordination & evaluation of care
  • Introduction to ADLs - Roper, Logan and Tierney

• Quality use of medicines
  • Quality Use of Medicines Introduction to the concept

• Health promotion & education
  • Introduction to health promotion and education

• Diversity and cultural competence
  • Introduction to diversity in healthcare
  • Introduction to cultural competence and safety

• Professional capabilities
  • Development of professional agency
  • Introduction to Peer review (giving and receiving constructive feedback)
  • Professional accountability and health care law (confidentiality/privacy/ scope of practice/social media/boundaries/respect)
  • Self-assessment and Reflective Practice
  • Developing resilience

• Clinical leadership
  • Role of the beginning practitioner

• Clinical reasoning
  • Introduction to the clinical reasoning cycle and critical thinking

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND STUDENT FEEDBACK

This unit has been evaluated through the ‘Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching’ (SELT) online surveys. Adjustments to Assessment tasks 1 and Assessment task 2, to improve due date for AT 1 to afford students’ opportunity to use Assessment task 1 feedback and improve capacity for Assessment Task 2. Additionally, review and re-alignment of teaching content within the 1-hour classroom sessions, to enhance the quality of the learning experience.

SELT surveys are usually conducted at the end of the teaching period. Your practical and constructive feedback is valuable to improve the quality of the unit. Please ensure you complete the SELT survey for the unit. You can also provide feedback at other times to the unit lecturers, course coordinators and/or through student representatives.

LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGY AND RATIONALE

Teaching will include lectures, laboratories, clinical placement, online activities and self-directed study. Consistent with adult learning principles, the teaching and learning strategies used within these modes of delivery will provide students with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to professional nursing practice. Online work from week 5, with weekly upload requirements and individual student feedback provided. Discussion board to support student learning with regular input from tutors. These strategies will also support students in meeting the aim, learning outcomes and graduate attributes of the unit and the broader course learning outcomes. Learning and teaching strategies will reflect respect for the individual as an independent learner. Students will be expected to take responsibility for their learning and to participate actively with peers when appropriate.

Students entering university need significant support to transition into a learning and teaching environment where they are required to drive their own learning. To guide students in their learning, feedback is required to identify what is being done well, what requires additional work and to identify progress toward required learning outcomes. Clinical simulation assists students to link theory with its application. Located in the first year of the programme, this clinical unit includes significant face-to-face teaching hours to assist students in linking theory with practice. Lectures are utilised to convey content and central principles while laboratories and simulations deliver interactive learning sessions.

LECTURE CAPTURE

Lectures for this unit will be recorded and made available to students via the LEO learning management system for weeks 1-4 and via online learning materials from week 5.

SCHEDULE

For the most up-to-date information on weekly schedule, please check your LEO Campus Tile. Note any advice from your LIC and tutors regarding possible local variation to this schedule. Each topic has a series of interactive activities and content for you to navigate through.

LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGY AND RATIONALE

Teaching in this unit include lectures, laboratories, clinical placement, online activities and self-directed study. Consistent with adult learning principles, the teaching and learning strategies used within these modes of delivery will provide students with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to professional nursing practice. These strategies will also support students in meeting the aim, learning outcomes and graduate attributes of the unit and the broader course learning outcomes. Learning and teaching strategie s will reflect respect for the individual as an independent learner. Students will be expected to take responsibility for their learning and to participate actively with peers.

Students entering university need significant support to transition into a learning and teaching environment where they are required to drive their own learning. To guide students in their learning, feedback is required to identify what is being done well, what requires additional work and to identify progress toward required learning outcomes. Clinical simulation assists students to link theory with its application. Located in the first year of the programme, this clinical unit includes significant face-to-face teaching hours to assist students in linking theory with practice. Lectures are utilised to convey content and central principles while laboratories and simulations deliver interactive learning sessions.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND RATIONALE

In order to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit it is expected that students will access lecture content and attend scheduled laboratory simulations and classroom practicals and complete online learning for weeks 5-10. In addition, attend an on campus vital signs workshop in June/July pending Covid-19 situation.

Attendance at practical classes during weeks 1-4 and engagement with online learning materials is important to develop skills you will use in your clinical placements and as a graduate.

1. You must contact your Lecturer-in-Charge (LIC) when you know you have breached the 80% minimum requirement for tutorials from weeks 1-4
2. You must also provide written evidence of why you were unable to attend weeks 1-4 (sick certificate, letter from a health professional on letterhead or a Statutory Declaration) to the
3. Your LIC will then direct you to alternate learning activities which you will need to undertake to meet the learning objectives of the

Students are encouraged to speak with Disability Services should their ability to attend be impacted by an ongoing medical condition. Whilst every effort will be made to assist students who miss classes for reasons outside their control it may not be possible to make up missed content.

Consequence for not meeting 80% attendance requirements of unit: have been reviewed in light of COVID-19 and online delivery from week 5.

Attendance will no longer be mandated for this unit.

However, teachers will continue to monitor and document student engagement and use of LEO so that we can support you and identify any potential challenges you may be experiencing as a result of COVID-19.

You are encouraged to plan your week carefully and prioritise time to prepare for Virtual Classrooms so that you benefit from the experience and continue to achieve. You should anticipate undertaking 150 hours of study for this unit, including class attendance, readings and assignment preparation.

In order to pass this unit, you are expected to:

• Attend Simulation Classes (laboratory and practical classes) from week 1-4 as outlined above and complete online learning from week 5
• Simulation classes (laboratory and practical classes) for weeks 5 to 6 will be scheduled at date to be advised
• Due to the current uncertainty we cannot provide you with an exact date when Simulation Classes will resume, however please know that ACU is committed to providing you with the best opportunity to develop the required practical skills to succeed on placement. We are planning to hold simulation classes in an intensive mode as soon as we have more certainty and direction from Federal and State governments. When we have all this information, we will communicate this to

In order to pass this unit, you are required to:

• Attempt all assessment tasks; and,
• Achieve an aggregate score of 50% or more for the assessment tasks in the

The assessment tasks for this unit are designed for you to demonstrate your achievement of the unit learning outcomes.

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION, MARKING AND RETURN

Electronic submission, marking and return is being used for this unit. Assessment Task 1 and 2 will be submitted and marked via Turnitin. It is your responsibility to submit your paper into the correct Turnitin drop box on the NRSG139 LEO site.

Please use the campus’ drop box for ‘late submissions and approved extensions’ if your paper is late (late penalties apply) or you have an approved extension. For any other issues with submission contact your campus LIC directly.

OVERVIEW OF ASSESSMENTS

Assessment task	Due Date and time	Weighting
Written Assignment (communication and health assessment interview)	Friday 20th March 2020, 12 midday	30%
Reflection on ANSAT (understanding clinical assessment)	Friday 24th April 2020, 12 midday	30%
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Enables students to demonstrate competency in professional behaviour, communication skills and safe and effective implementation of foundational nursing skills and knowledge.	At a time to be confirmed	40%