In this subject, you will develop fundamental knowledge and skills required to successfully transition to and engage in post graduate higher education nursing studies. The student will develop appropriate academic literacy skills applied to case based acute clinical nursing care of patients and their families. This subject introduces the student to nursing in the Australian context addressing professional standards, and healthcare organisational systems. This subject covers: recognition and responding to the deteriorating patient; teamwork and communication; legal and ethical issues, healthcare organisational environments and culture and professional standards . At the completion of this subject, you will be prepared for ethically oriented professional practice, and have the foundations to undertake further advanced study relevant to your professional interest.
