NURSPRAC 721 : Integrative Nursing Practice

Medical and Health Sciences

2021 Semester Two (1215) (45 POINTS)

Course Prescription

A problem-based course where students develop the knowledge and assessment skills associated with nursing clients across a variety of clinical settings. The course provides learning opportunities for students to gain knowledge, skills and develop attitudes that will ensure safe nursing practice. Principles of medication management to prepare students for practice as a registered nurse are integrated into the course.

Course Overview

This 45 point course of the MNSc supports students to develop the knowledge and skills that will enhance client assessment, planning and delivery of client-centred care within a specific health care context to align with Nursing Council competencies for registered nurses. Students will also develop an understanding of pharmacology and apply this knowledge and the skill of medication management to enable high quality safe nursing practice.

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Course Contacts

Dr Michelle Honey, MNSc Programme Director 
Email: m.honey@auckland.ac.nz; Phone DDI: (09) 923 7308
Natalie Roffey, Course Administrator
n.mason@auckland.ac.nz; Phone DDI: (09) 923 2146

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: Master of Nursing

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Develop competency to practise at a beginning practitioner level as identified in the Nursing Council competencies for a registered nurse (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of key pharmacological concepts to meet Nursing Council competencies for a registered nurse (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
  3. Practice within legal and ethical requirements in accordance with the Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies and professional standards (Capability 2.3, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Assignments 20% Individual Coursework
Assignments 20% Individual Coursework
Final Exam 30% Individual Coursework
Client Assessment 30% Individual Coursework
Clinical Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3
Assignments
Assignments
Final Exam
Client Assessment
Clinical
All components of the course work MUST be completed/submitted to gain an overall pass for the course.  Students are required to meet the clinical competency requirements to gain an overall pass in the course. 
Clinical placement time is included in this semester and learning assignments are integrated with the theoretical aspects with the expectation this will generate new clinical knowledge for the student.   

Workload Expectations

This course is a 45 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course you can expect 56 hours of lectures/on-line learning, 74 hours of reading and thinking about the content, working on assignments and/or exam preparation, and 320 hours of clinical.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including clinical skills and clinical placements to complete components of the course.
Most lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials may be available as recordings.
The course may include live online events including group discussions or tutorials.
Attendance on campus is required for the exam.
The activities for the course are scheduled as block delivery.

Learning Resources

Required Text:   
Brown, D., & Edwards, H. (2015). Lewis's medical surgical nursing (4th Australasian ed.). Mosby  Elsevier. 
Recommended readings:  
Your N787 textbook will also be helpful 
Copstead, L.C. & Banasik, J. L. (2013). Copstead and Banasik pathophysiology (5th ed.).  Elsevier Saunders. 

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.

Other Information

Fitness to practice: 
In order to complete the requirements for this course and the MNSc degree, a student must meet the applicable fitness to practise requirements for this programme, as outlined in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences’ Fitness to Practise Policy. Information about fitness to practise, the Fitness to Practise policy and 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#94a7265f6104770808586a29c54a9f4f.

Digital 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.

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.

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 your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

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 you may be asked to submit your 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. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 11/08/2021 09:32 a.m.