Foundations of Nursing Practice

Course aim

To develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the role of the registered nurse in a contemporary health context.

Course content

Professional nursing practice and role of the registered nurse; regulation, public safety; codes of conduct and ethics; NMBA RN standards for practice; scope of practice; responsibility and accountability; decision-making framework for nursing and midwifery; safety and quality in healthcare; National Safety and Quality Standards; Aged Care Quality Standards, professional legal and ethical frameworks e.g. Health Practitioner Regulation National Law; other relevant legislation; information, digital and mathematical literacies in the healthcare context, academic writing, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, reflective practice; person-centred nursing care; partnering with consumers; interdisciplinary teamwork; communication.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Online (online content and discussion forums)	- x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
Online (online content and discussion forums)	- x 10 weeks
Tutorial (online virtual classroom)	2 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Online (online content and discussion forums)	- x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Online (online content and discussion forums)	- x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks

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

Assessment

Essay, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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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.