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NURSING 105

: Nursing in Practice
2024 Semester Two (1245)
An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced.
Subject: Nursing
No pre-requisites or restrictions
177

NURSING 199

: English Language Competency
2024 Semester Two (1245)
To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. This course must be completed prior to enrolling in Part II of the Bachelor of Nursing degree.
Subject: Nursing
No pre-requisites or restrictions
178

NURSING 201

: Nursing Clients with a Pathophysiological Problem
2024 Semester One (1243)
A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings.
Subject: Nursing
Prerequisite: 120 points at Stage I of the Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
179

NURSING 202

: Mental Health, Addiction, (Dis)Ability and Enablement
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings.
Subject: Nursing
Prerequisite: NURSING 201
180

NURSING 301

: Community Health and Wellbeing
2024 Semester One (1243)
Concepts related to health and wellbeing for individuals, families and communities are addressed within the context of social, political and lifespan influences. Current national and global population health priorities for women, children and older people are explored, with focus on childbirth, childhood illness and ageing well. Clinical attachments are in a variety of acute and community settings.
Subject: Nursing
Prerequisite: NURSING 201, 202
181

NURSING 302

: Professional Nursing Practice
2024 Semester Two (1245)
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.
Subject: Nursing
Prerequisite: NURSING 301
182

NURSING 701

: Research Project
2024 Semester Two (1245)
A personal scholarly exploration of an area of clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights and understandings and considers how the application of these might affect existing service delivery or clinical practice models.
Subject: Nursing
No pre-requisites or restrictions
183

NURSING 701

: Research Project
2024 Semester One (1243)
A personal scholarly exploration of an area of clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights and understandings and considers how the application of these might affect existing service delivery or clinical practice models.
Subject: Nursing
No pre-requisites or restrictions
184

NURSING 732

: Leading and Managing Changes in Healthcare
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Theoretical and practice principles of leadership and management in the context of healthcare organisations. Utilises an action based learning model, mentorship and project work.
Subject: Nursing
No pre-requisites or restrictions
185

NURSING 735

: Clinical Education Practicum
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Application and critical analysis of educational theories and concepts in a clinical learning environment. Utilises an action based learning model and project work.
Subject: Nursing
No pre-requisites or restrictions
186

NURSING 740

: Nurse Practitioner Prescribing Practicum
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Clinical practicum facilitating mastery of the Nursing Council of New Zealand Nurse Practitioner (NP) competencies for autonomous clinical practice in the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice. Critically analyse clinical cases and develop evidence-informed and innovative solutions through expert consultation and primary literature review. Students will prepare a portfolio demonstrating expert autonomous clinical practice for complex medical and nursing problems.
Subject: Nursing
Prerequisite: NURSING 743
187

NURSING 741

: Education for Clinical Practice
2024 Semester One (1243)
Professional learning is essential to enable healthcare professionals to function competently in the complex world of clinical practice. Health care professionals are required to become actively involved in teaching colleagues involved in healthcare and patients. Effective clinical teaching and learning is enabled by laying a foundation in educational theory and practice.
Subject: Nursing
No pre-requisites or restrictions
188

NURSING 742

: Biological Science for Practice
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Focuses on common pathologies acknowledging the New Zealand Health Strategy, giving particular attention to areas where health promotion, preventative care, chronic disease management and cost impact for New Zealand.
Subject: Nursing
No pre-requisites or restrictions
189

NURSING 742

: Biological Science for Practice
2024 Semester One (1243)
Focuses on common pathologies acknowledging the New Zealand Health Strategy, giving particular attention to areas where health promotion, preventative care, chronic disease management and cost impact for New Zealand.
Subject: Nursing
No pre-requisites or restrictions
190

NURSING 743

: Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practicum
2024 Semester One (1243)
Synthesises advanced clinical decision making within the Nurse Practitioner competency framework and prepares for autonomous clinical practice.
Subject: Nursing
Prerequisite: NURSING 785
191

NURSING 744A

: Specialty Nursing Practicum
2024 Semester One (1243)
Gives nurses the opportunity to extend their clinical skills and practice knowledge and to advance clinical decision making by utilising a range of guided learning experiences. The focus is on continued development of clinical expertise, using a practice development approach emphasising person-centred, evidence-based practice, and critical thinking practice to improve health outcomes.
Subject: Nursing
To complete this course students must enrol in NURSING 744 A and B, or NURSING 744
192

NURSING 745

: Principles of Medication Management
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Focuses on the principles and practice of medication management to improve and extend the knowledge and skills of registered nurses in clinical specialty roles and prepare them for delegated prescribing roles in partnership with clients and collaborating with medical colleagues and the health care team. It is not the intention of this course to prepare nurses for authorised prescribing (nurse practitioner).
Subject: Nursing
Restriction: NURSING 761
193

NURSING 745

: Principles of Medication Management
2024 Semester One (1243)
Focuses on the principles and practice of medication management to improve and extend the knowledge and skills of registered nurses in clinical specialty roles and prepare them for delegated prescribing roles in partnership with clients and collaborating with medical colleagues and the health care team. It is not the intention of this course to prepare nurses for authorised prescribing (nurse practitioner).
Subject: Nursing
Restriction: NURSING 761
194

NURSING 746

: Evidence-based Practice and Implementation
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Considers the types of evidence that inform nursing practice and implementation, and examines barriers and enablers to the application of evidence to practice. Provides students with the tools to locate and appraise evidence and requires the student to engage in research activities resulting in a substantial research essay.
Subject: Nursing
Restriction: NURSING 720
195

NURSING 746

: Evidence-based Practice and Implementation
2024 Semester One (1243)
Considers the types of evidence that inform nursing practice and implementation, and examines barriers and enablers to the application of evidence to practice. Provides students with the tools to locate and appraise evidence and requires the student to engage in research activities resulting in a substantial research essay.
Subject: Nursing
Restriction: NURSING 720
196

NURSING 749

: Special Topic: Whānau Ora – Tahi
2024 Semester One (1243)
The concept of Whānau Ora is to achieve maximum health and well-being for whānau. Students' knowledge of the concept will be extended and an understanding of Whānau Ora in nursing praxis will be demonstrated. Through guided learning experiences, clinical and academic support, students will self-reflect on nursing praxis and explore equity and social justice in the context of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Subject: Nursing
No pre-requisites or restrictions
197

NURSING 770

: Clinical Practice Development
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Develops knowledge, practice and skills within the scope of a beginning registered nurse; enhances client assessment, planning and delivery of client-centred care within a specific healthcare context. Also fosters critical exploration of knowledge and skills appropriate to professional, socio-political, legal-ethical, cultural aspects of practice.
Subject: Nursing
Restriction: NURSING 725, 773 To complete this course students must enrol in NURSING 770 A and B, or NURSING 770
198

NURSING 770

: Clinical Practice Development
2024 Semester One (1243)
Develops knowledge, practice and skills within the scope of a beginning registered nurse; enhances client assessment, planning and delivery of client-centred care within a specific healthcare context. Also fosters critical exploration of knowledge and skills appropriate to professional, socio-political, legal-ethical, cultural aspects of practice.
Subject: Nursing
Restriction: NURSING 725, 773 To complete this course students must enrol in NURSING 770 A and B, or NURSING 770
199

NURSING 773

: Advanced Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Nurses make a variety of diagnoses in their daily practice. Advanced nursing practice requires skilled health assessment, estimation of probabilities and evidence-based diagnostic reasoning. This complex cognitive process is developed in relation to skills and knowledge required for sound clinical reasoning.
Subject: Nursing
Restriction: NURSING 770
200

NURSING 773

: Advanced Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
2024 Semester One (1243)
Nurses make a variety of diagnoses in their daily practice. Advanced nursing practice requires skilled health assessment, estimation of probabilities and evidence-based diagnostic reasoning. This complex cognitive process is developed in relation to skills and knowledge required for sound clinical reasoning.
Subject: Nursing
Restriction: NURSING 770