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Overview

This subject is a transition pathway to the Bachelor of Nursing course. This subject is delivered in a number of modules using lectures, online activities, workshops and clinical laboratories. Students will further develop foundational nursing knowledge and practical skills and be able to apply human anatomy and physiology required for … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Nursing and Midwifery

Subject coordinator

Thomas Mathew

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 2 - UG

AQF level

Level 6 - Advanced Diploma

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

Yes

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Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):Yes
Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Uni sourced
Entire subject or partial subject:Partial subject
Total hours/days required:

80 hours

Location of work based learning:Metro, Regional

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Use a health assessment framework and techniques to assess an individuals essential care needs.
2.
Explain the clinical reasoning cycle and its use in planning nursing care across the lifespan and in different contexts
3.
Demonstrate competence in nursing care skills.
4.
Critically examine topics using evidence-based scholarly practice and academic resources to develop plans for enquiry for team and independent learning
5.
Demonstrate academic study and writing skills for transition to university studies
6.
Demonstrate understanding of human anatomy and physiology applied to nursing
7.
Outline principles of law and ethics for professional nursing practice

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Must be admitted in the following course: HBNSK OR HBNMU