Experiential Learning Activity: Foundation Practicum 1

Course aim

The aim of this course is to apply beginning level nursing knowledge and skills in a simulated practice environment and to explore the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse in a variety of community health care contexts.

Course content

Holistic nursing assessment, health interview, physical examination, documentation and record keeping, application of law and ethics to practice, health informatics, communication, developing learning plans, self-assessment, self- awareness, reflection, critical thinking, formulating learning objectives, quality and safety, health environments, applying principles of occupational health safety and welfare, mandatory reporting, health promotion, context of practice.

Textbook(s)

Tollefson, J, Hillman, E 2016, Clinical Psychomotor Skills: Assessment Tools for Nursing Students, 6th Ed, Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited, Victoria

Berman, A, Snyder, S, Levett-Jones, T, Dwyer, T, Hales, M, Harvey, N, Luxford, Y, Moxham, L 2015, Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Volumes 1-3 Australian Edition, 3e, Pearson Australia, NSW

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
NURS 1033	Being a Health Professional
Group 2
NURS 1044	Professional Practice N

Students choose one of the groups above for their pre-requisite.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Field Placement (Professional Placement Visits)	6 hours x 10 days
Workshop (Pre-clinical)	8 hours x 3 days
Workshop (Post-clinical)	8 hours x 2 days
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
Field Placement (Professional Placement Visits)	6 hours x 10 days
Workshop (Pre-clinical - on campus)	8 hours x 3 days
Workshop (Post-clinical)	8 hours x 2 days
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Field Placement (Professional Placement Visits)	6 hours x 10 days
Workshop (Pre-clinical)	8 hours x 3 days
Workshop (Post-clinical)	8 hours x 2 days
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Field Placement (Professional Placement Visits)	6 hours x 10 days
Workshop (Pre-clinical)	8 hours x 3 days
Workshop (Post-clinical)	8 hours x 2 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Clinical Simulation Activity, e-portfolio, Learning Plan

Note: This is a non-graded course and your result will be a pass or fail.

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.