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NURSING 201
: Nursing Clients with a Pathophysiological Problem2024 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.
Prerequisite: 120 points at Stage I of the Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
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NURSING 202
: Mental Health, Addiction, (Dis)Ability and Enablement2024 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.
Prerequisite: NURSING 201
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NURSING 301
: Community Health and Wellbeing2024 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.
Prerequisite: NURSING 201, 202
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NURSING 302
: Professional Nursing Practice2024 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.
Prerequisite: NURSING 301
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NURSING 701
: Research Project2024 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.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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NURSING 701
: Research Project2024 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.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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NURSING 732
: Leading and Managing Changes in Healthcare2024 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.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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NURSING 735
: Clinical Education Practicum2024 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.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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NURSING 740
: Nurse Practitioner Prescribing Practicum2024 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.
Prerequisite: NURSING 743
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NURSING 741
: Education for Clinical Practice2024 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.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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NURSING 742
: Biological Science for Practice2024 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.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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NURSING 742
: Biological Science for Practice2024 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.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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NURSING 743
: Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practicum2024 Semester One (1243)
Synthesises advanced clinical decision making within the Nurse Practitioner competency framework and prepares for autonomous clinical practice.
Prerequisite: NURSING 785
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NURSING 744A
: Specialty Nursing Practicum2024 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.
To complete this course students must enrol in NURSING 744 A and B, or NURSING 744
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NURSING 745
: Principles of Medication Management2024 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).
Restriction: NURSING 761
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NURSING 745
: Principles of Medication Management2024 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).
Restriction: NURSING 761
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NURSING 746
: Evidence-based Practice and Implementation2024 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.
Restriction: NURSING 720
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NURSING 746
: Evidence-based Practice and Implementation2024 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.
Restriction: NURSING 720
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NURSING 749
: Special Topic: Whānau Ora – Tahi2024 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.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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NURSING 770
: Clinical Practice Development2024 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.
Restriction: NURSING 725, 773
To complete this course students must enrol in NURSING 770 A and B, or NURSING 770
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NURSING 770
: Clinical Practice Development2024 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.
Restriction: NURSING 725, 773
To complete this course students must enrol in NURSING 770 A and B, or NURSING 770
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NURSING 773
: Advanced Assessment and Clinical Reasoning2024 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.
Restriction: NURSING 770
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NURSING 773
: Advanced Assessment and Clinical Reasoning2024 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.
Restriction: NURSING 770
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NURSING 774
: Nursing People in Acute Mental Health Crisis2024 Semester Two (1245)
The concept of recovery forms the basis of exploring nursing care of people in states of acute crisis. The course focuses on models of acute care, collaborative care, risk assessment and management, and maintaining a safe, non-coercive environment. Students will be expected to engage in critical reflection and analysis of practice issues and case studies.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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NURSING 775
: Leadership and Management for Quality Health Care2024 Semester One (1243)
Builds management and leadership knowledge, competence and business acumen through project based learning. Focuses on critical thinking, quality service delivery and improvements and maximises organisational performance and change management.
No pre-requisites or restrictions