NURSING 302 : Professional Nursing Practice

Medical and Health Sciences

2022 Semester Two (1225) (60 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: NURSING 301

Course Contacts

COURSE COORDINATOR
Dr Marea Topp
E: m.topp@auckland.ac.nz
T: 09 9234048

COURSE ADMINISTRATION
Natalie Roffey
E: n.mason@auckland.ac.nz
T: 09 923 2146
 
Wendy Dixon
E: wendy.dixon@auckland.ac.nz
T: 09 923 2146 

OTHER CONTACTS
Associate Head of School (undergraduate)  
Dr Lisa Stewart
E: lisa.stewart@auckland.ac.nz
DDI: +64 9 923 5346 or ext 85346

Year 3 Director (undergraduate)
Dr Dianne Marshall
E: di.marshall@auckland.ac.nz 
DDI: +64 9 923 5159 or ext 85159 



Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Nursing

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Apply knowledge and research findings from nursing, the biological, behavioural and social sciences, and medical science to nursing practice. (Capability 1.2, 2.3, 3.1 and 5.1)
  2. Apply knowledge and appropriate nursing skills that are indicative of safe practice and are based on best available evidence. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 and 3.2)
  3. Undertake and document comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of clients. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 6.1 and 6.2)
  4. Formulate and document a plan of nursing care, where possible in partnership with clients/significant others. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 6.1 and 6.2)
  5. Demonstrate therapeutic relationships through the use of appropriate communication and interpersonal skills. (Capability 4.1, 4.2 and 6.2)
  6. Manage oneself, one's practice, and that of others, in accordance with legal and ethical standards recognising one's own abilities and limitations. (Capability 5.1 and 5.2)
  7. Practice in a culturally safe way, acknowledging the differences in beliefs and cultural practices of individuals and groups. (Capability 1.1, 3.2, 4.1, 6.1 and 6.2)
  8. Provide a rationale for nursing care delivered that takes account of the potential impact of biological, social, political, psychological and environmental factors on the well being of clients. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 6.1 and 6.2)
  9. Demonstrates knowledge of effective inter-professional working practices that respect and utilise the contributions of members of the health and social care team. (Capability 1.2, 3.2 and 5.1)
  10. Promote continuous quality improvement in nursing practice and the health and disability service. (Capability 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 and 3.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Management and leadership assignment 15% Individual Coursework
Applied nursing knowledge assignment 20% Individual Coursework
Evidence based practice assignment 10% Individual Coursework
Workshops Quality/safety 5% Individual Coursework
Practical Comprehensive client assessment 15% Individual Coursework
Test End of Semester 35% Individual Coursework
Summative Clinical practice and eportfolio Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Management and leadership assignment
Applied nursing knowledge assignment
Evidence based practice assignment
Workshops Quality/safety
Practical Comprehensive client assessment
Test End of Semester
Summative Clinical practice and eportfolio
All assessed work must be completed and submitted in order to pass the course.
Assignments not submitted by the due date will incur a 5% of the total mark late submission penalty and be deducted a further 5% per day late (including weekends). 
All clinical practice placements MUST be passed to complete the course.  

Workload Expectations

This course is a 60 point course, over an extended semester starting on July 4th 2022.

For this course, you can expect 120 hours of face to face contact including lectures, clinical skills, simulation courses and workshops, 360 hours in clinical placements and 160 hours of associated reading, reflection and preparation for assessments.

Total hours 640

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including guest speakers, tutorials/labs will not be available as recordings.
The course will not]include live online events.                                                                                                                                                                                Attendance on campus is required for the test/exam.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Based on student feedback, Piazza is being utilised as a resource for students.

Other Information

Clinical practice:
Preparation for safe clinical practice is accomplished through clinical skills, simulation courses, interprofessional workshops, and advanced life support sessions provided during the theory and clinical practice weeks of the course.  Students are required to attend all of the sessions in order to be sufficiently prepared for clinical practice. Non-attendance may disqualify the student from inclusion in a clinical placement. 

Fitness to practise:
In order to complete the requirements for this course and the BNurs degree, a student must meet the applicable fitness to practise requirements as outlined in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences' Fitness to Practise Policy.
Information about fitness to practise, the Fitness to Practise policy procedures can be found at 
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about/the-university/how-university-works/policy-and-administration/teaching-and-learning/fmhs-code-of-fitness-to-practise/fmhs-fitness-to-practise-policy.html
 

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

The delivery mode may change depending on COVID restrictions. Any changes will be communicated through Canvas.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 04/08/2022 08:02 a.m.