Outline

Overview

This unit of study complements NURS5085 Mental Health Nursing Practice and NURS5006 Illness Experience and Nursing Care, focusing on the responses of individuals and others to disruption to health. Here the emphasis is on the commonly occurring conditions which are often chronic but may exhibit acute phases. Such conditions may include asthma, cardiac disease, diabetes and renal failure. A lifespan approach will be in evidence throughout as these diseases manifest and are treated differently as they occur at different life stages. In this unit students will further develop comprehensive health assessment skills and their understanding of quality use of medicines.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Nursing and Midwifery
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	NURS5082 and NURS5081
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Kylie Lovato, kylie.lovato@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Kylie Lovato, kylie.lovato@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Ebon Smith, ebon.smith@sydney.edu.au
	Astrid Frotjold, astrid.frotjold@sydney.edu.au
	Jennifer Hardy, jennifer.hardy@sydney.edu.au
	Felicity Elias, felicity.elias@sydney.edu.au
	Thomas Hicks, tom.hicks@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 2 September 2024

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Assessment 6: Written Examination Assessment 6: Written Examination (Short & long answers)	45%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Placement	Assessment 5: Off-campus Clinical Placement Assessment 5: Off-Campus Clinical Placement	0%	Multiple weeks	80 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Tutorial quiz	Assessment 1A: In Class MCQ Quizzes MCQ on previous content	10%	Week 03	20 questions/20 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Small test	Assessment 2: Medication Calculation Assessment Assessment 2: Medication Calculation Assessment	0%	Week 05	20 short answer questions, 45 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assessment 3: Written assignment case study Assessment 3: Written assignment case study	35%	Week 08 Due date: 22 Sep 2024 at 23:59	1800 words
Outcomes assessed:
Tutorial quiz	Assessment 1B: In Class MCQ Quizzes MCQ on previous content	10%	Week 10	20 questions/20 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Assessment 4: Clinical performance appraisal (CPA) Assessment 4: clinical skills	0%	Week 11	35 minutes (+ reading time)
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Assessment 1: MCQ in-class Quiz - In the tutorials (weeks 3, 7 & 10) students will be assessed individually on the previously learned content.
Assessment 2: Medication Calculation - The medication assessment will consist of the calculation of accurate medication doses for patients of all ages. 100% accuracy is required and each student will be given three opportunities to achieve this level of accuracy with appropriate remedial assistance between each attempt. Failure to reach 100% after 3 attempts will require a meeting with the unit coordinator to discuss competency.
Assessment 3: Written Case Study - You are required to review a case study and answer a question..
Assessment 4: Clinical Performance Appraisal (CPA) - After successfully engaging in all on-campus clinical sessions, students will be able to demonstrate, in a simulated environment, safe, efficient, and effective performance of nursing practices associated with acute care nursing. During the assessment, students will be required to respond appropriately to patient scenarios by demonstrating the appropriate nursing interventions developed and practised throughout the semester as well as those learned throughout previous nursing practice units. To obtain a satisfactory grade for the Clinical Performance Appraisal (CPA), students must demonstrate competency in all of the critical elements of the skills assessed.
Assessment 5: Off-campus Clinical Placement - Performance appraisal during clinical weeks for this unit of study will attract a satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade. Obtaining a satisfactory grade in clinical performance is a requirement for successful completion of this unit of study. Obtaining a satisfactory grade in clinical performance is a requirement for successful completion of this unit of study.
Assessment 6: Written exam - The exam content will be taken from lectures, tutorials and clinical simulation laboratories exploring knowledge related to the concepts examined in this unit of study.

Please note: Each student is required to submit all assessment items in order to be eligible to pass this unit and achieve a minimum of 50% of the overall available marks for the non-clinical assessment component. Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week -01	Overview, A to G assessment, Introduction to the deteriorating PT	Lecture (2 hr)
Week -01	Physical assessment; administering IV fluids	Simulation laboratory (2 hr)
Week 01	Fluid and Electrolytes	Lecture (2 hr)
	Medications calculations; Respiratory case scenarios; administering restricted substances	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Subcutaneous injections, sharps management and disposal, S4/S8 administration	Simulation laboratory (2 hr)
Week 02	Airways/Breathing: Acute respiratory failure, Asthma, pneumonia & Atelectasis	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	Medications by IM injection; Breathing assessment and O2 delivery devices	Simulation laboratory (2 hr)
Week 03	Acute Coronary Syndrome: STEMI, Non STEMI, PQRST	Lecture (2 hr)
	MCQ 1 Conducting an ECG; beginning rhythm interpretation; ACS case scenario and Pathway	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Cardiac case study: cardiac assessment including 12-lead ECG; pathway for acute coronary syndrome assessment; IV medication push, S/L anginine PQRST	Simulation laboratory (2 hr)
Week 04	Disruption to Consciousness. GCS, neurological assessment, ICP overview, cranial Nerve assessment and pupil reaction	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	ACS case study continues: Angio + neurovascular ob's (angio site), IVAB push & IM maxalon	Simulation laboratory (2 hr)
Week 05	Medication calculation exam Nursing pt with stroke	Lecture (2 hr)
	Acute neurological case scenarios: Stroke case study: Neurological assessment Ischaemic and Hemorrhagic stroke Stroke protocol	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Administering IV medications by loading a bag and giving by gravity drip & a preloaded bag via Volumat pump Neurological assessment	Simulation laboratory (2 hr)
Week 06	Orthopaedic injuries: fractures Compartment syndrome DVT, PE and Paediatrics	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 06	HiFi Sim: ACS	Simulation laboratory (3 hr)
Week 07	Medication calculation exam resit 2 Acute Kidney Injury Overview of Kidney Fn, AKI types and Pt it effects, pt assessment and Nursing interventions for AKI	Lecture (2 hr)
	Case study: Orthopaedic pt. Neurovascular assessment. Compartment syndrome and pain assessment	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Case study: Orthopaedic patient, neurovascular assessment, IM pain relief, IVAB loaded into bag gravity via macro	Simulation laboratory (2 hr)
Week 08	Acute Gi disturbances Gastro Constipation Nausea and vomiting	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 08	Abdominal assessment, Insertion of NGT/feeds IV via burette (gravity cardiac Hx	Simulation laboratory (2 hr)
Week 09	Medication exam resit 3 Nursing the older pt Delirium V dementia	Lecture (2 hr)
	Gastro case study assessing the older patient Nursing interventions for delirium and dementia	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Case study: Gastro pt revise IM, S/C skills Load IV into bag given via macro giving set ISBAR	Simulation laboratory (2 hr)
Week 10	Into to diabetes, Paediatric included Exam revision	Lecture (2 hr)
	MCQ 2 Developing case study to help write notes	Tutorial (2 hr)
	CPA revision; S/C injections, IM injections IVAB loaded into bag and given via gravity flow.	Simulation laboratory (2 hr)
Week 11	Clinical performance appraisal	Clinical practice (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney Nursing School Resolutions specifically outline attendance requirements. Resolution 7.2 states that if students are absent without leave for more than 10% of classes in a particular unit of study in any one semester, the Dean may call upon them to show cause why they should not be deemed to have failed that unit of study.

It is expected that all students participate and fully engage in the content of this unit of study by attending lectures, tutorials and laboratories, being prepared for tutorials and laboratories, contributing to discussions in class and online, and providing and receiving feedback in a respectful and dignified manner.

Students must also attend 100% of all clinical simulation laboratories (CSL) and off campus clinical, which are supplemented with online and group activities.

Please note: Clinical placement is required to be completed within 8 months of the theoretical component or you will receive an absent fail for the Unit of Study, see:

Clinical Placement Provisions

10(7) Students who do not satisfactorily complete a unit specific clinical placement within eight months of completion of the theoretical component of the associated unit of study will receive an absent fail grade for the unit of study.

This means your non-attendance for this allocated placement will result in an Absent Fail grade for the unit. The rules relating to your degree are externally accredited by ANMAC so there is little flexibility, and these are designed to support application of theory to practice and ultimately patient safety.

Referencing style: The Sydney Nursing School has adopted the American Psychological Association (APA) Referencing style, 7th Edition, 2020 as its official referencing style. This is an author-date style of referencing.

Assignment formatting guidelines: Unless the unit coordinator has indicated otherwise, please make sure your submitted assessments are formatted as follows:

font: use Calibri or Times New Roman in 11 - 12 point
double line spacing
margins: 2.5cm each side
use page numbers
refer to assessment instructions for use of title and headings

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

NURS5084, 2023 Reading list

Required textbooks:

Brown, D., Edwards, H., Seaton, L., Buckley, T., & Lewis, S. (2019). Lewis’s medical-surgical nursing : assessment and management of clinical problems (Fifth edition, Australia and New Zealand edition.). Mosby/Elsevier Australia.

Crisp, J., Douglas, C., Rebeiro, G., & Waters, D. (2021). Potter and Perry’s fundamentals of nursing (6e, Australian version.). Elsevier Australia.

Recommended textbooks:

Brotto, V., & Rafferty, K. (2020). Clinical dosage calculations for Australia + New Zealand (3rd edition.). Cengage Learning Australia.

O’Toole, M. (2016). Mosby’s medical dictionary (10th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences.

Staunton, P., & Chiarella, M. (2017). Law for nurses and midwives (8th edition.). Elsevier Australia.

Articles supporting weekly classes:

Bellman, Susan. Intramuscular injection: Aspiration. (2022). Retrieved from http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&PAGE=reference&D=jbi&NEWS=N&AN=JBI10441.

Rashidi, A., Whitehead, L., & Glass, C. (2022). Factors affecting hospital readmission rates following an acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 31(17-18), 2377-2397.

Baker, C., Foster, A. M., D’Souza, S., Godecke, E., Shiggins, C., Lamborn, E., ... & Rose, M. L. (2021). Management of communication disability in the first 90 days after stroke: a scoping review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-15.

Heikkilä, A., Lehtonen, L., & Junttila, K. (2022). Fall rates by specialties and risk factors for falls in acute hospital: A retrospective study. Journal of clinical nursing.

Fidalgo De Faria, M., Bontempo De Azevedo, L., Faria De Oliveira, K., Guimaraes Raponi, M. B., Da Silva Alves Filgueira, V., Marques Dos Santos Felix, M., ... & Barbosa, M. H. (2023). Respiratory device‐related pressure injuries in hospitalised adults: An integrative review. Journal of Clinical Nursing.

van den Boom, B. P., & Lisman, T. (2022). Pathophysiology and management of bleeding and thrombosis in patients with liver disease. International journal of laboratory hematology, 44, 79-88.

Yao, Q., Liu, P., Peng, S., Xu, X., & Wu, Y. (2022). Effects of immediate or early oral feeding on acute pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pancreatology, 22(2), 175-184.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate safe, efficient and effective performance of nursing interventions for comprehensive care of a variety of common, acute disruptions to health, in simulated and clinical settings. (NMBA Registered Nurse Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 7.1)
LO2. Understand and articulate the professional language associated with a variety of common, acute disruptions to health. (NMBA Registered Nurse Standards:1.6, 2.2, 3.2, 5.1, 5.2, 7.3)
LO3. Communicate effectively through verbal and non-verbal means with patients & families from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, colleagues and other healthcare professionals. (NMBA Registered Nurse Standards: 1.1, 1.6, 2.2, 2.7, 3.2, 3.4, 5.1, 5.2, 6.6, 7.3)
LO4. Integrate and critically apply knowledge from nursing science and evidence-based practice to enhance practice thinking relevant to the health needs of the acutely ill person across the lifespan. (NMBA Registered Nurse Standards, 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 2.2, 2.7, 3.4, 5.1, 5.2, 6.6, 7.3)
LO5. Integrate and critically apply the legal principles that underpin the quality use of medicines across clinical practice settings. (NMBA Registered Nurse Standards: 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.7, 3.4, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 6.6, 7.3)
LO6. Understand the clinical governance, ethical and professional dimensions of their beginning practice to support ongoing development through learning experiences in both on or off campus clinical contexts. (NMBA Registered Nurse Standards: 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.7, 3.1, 3.4, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 6.6, 7.1, 7.3)

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Registered Nurses Standards for Practice - 1.1. Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice 1.2. Develops practice through reflection on experiences, knowledge, actions, feelings and beliefs to identify how these shape practice 1.3. Respects all cultures and experiences, which includes responding to the role of family and community that underpin the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of other cultures 1.4. Complies with legislation, common law, policies, guidelines and other standards or requirements relevant to the context of practice when making decisions 1.5. Uses ethical frameworks when making decisions 1.6. Maintains accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of assessments, planning, decision- making, actions and evaluations 2.1. Establishes, sustains and concludes relationships in a way that differentiates the boundaries between professional and personal relationships 2.2. Communicates effectively, and is respectful of a person’s dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights 3.1. Considers and responds in a timely manner to the health and well being of self and others in relation to the capability for practice 3.3. Uses a lifelong learning approach for continuing professional development of self and others 3.4. Accepts accountability for decisions, actions, behaviours and responsibilities inherent in their role, and for the actions of others to whom they have delegated responsibilities 3.5. Seeks and responds to practice review and feedback 4.2. Uses a range of assessment techniques to systematically collect relevant and accurate information and data to inform practice 5.1. Uses assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan 5.2. Collaboratively constructs nursing practice plans until contingencies, options priorities, goals, actions, outcomes and timeframes are agreed with the relevant persons 6.1. Provides comprehensive safe, quality practice to achieve agreed goals and outcomes that are responsive to the nursing needs of people 6.2. Practises within their scope of practice 6.5. Practises in accordance with relevant nursing and health guidelines, standards, regulations and legislation 7.1. Evaluates and monitors progress towards the expected goals and outcomes
	Registered Nurses Standards for Practice - 1.6. Maintains accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of assessments, planning, decision- making, actions and evaluations 2.2. Communicates effectively, and is respectful of a person’s dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights 3.2. Provides the information and education required to enhance people’s control over health 5.1. Uses assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan 5.2. Collaboratively constructs nursing practice plans until contingencies, options priorities, goals, actions, outcomes and timeframes are agreed with the relevant persons 7.3. Determines, documents and communicates further priorities, goals and outcomes with the relevant persons
	Registered Nurses Standards for Practice - 1.1. Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice 1.6. Maintains accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of assessments, planning, decision- making, actions and evaluations 2.2. Communicates effectively, and is respectful of a person’s dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights 2.7. Actively fosters a culture of safety and learning that includes engaging with health professionals and others, to share knowledge and practice that supports person- centered care 3.2. Provides the information and education required to enhance people’s control over health 3.4. Accepts accountability for decisions, actions, behaviours and responsibilities inherent in their role, and for the actions of others to whom they have delegated responsibilities 5.1. Uses assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan 5.2. Collaboratively constructs nursing practice plans until contingencies, options priorities, goals, actions, outcomes and timeframes are agreed with the relevant persons 6.6. Uses the appropriate processes to identify and report potential and actual risk related system issues and where practice may be below the expected standards 7.3. Determines, documents and communicates further priorities, goals and outcomes with the relevant persons
	Registered Nurses Standards for Practice - 1.1. Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice 1.4. Complies with legislation, common law, policies, guidelines and other standards or requirements relevant to the context of practice when making decisions 1.6. Maintains accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of assessments, planning, decision- making, actions and evaluations 2.2. Communicates effectively, and is respectful of a person’s dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights 2.7. Actively fosters a culture of safety and learning that includes engaging with health professionals and others, to share knowledge and practice that supports person- centered care 3.4. Accepts accountability for decisions, actions, behaviours and responsibilities inherent in their role, and for the actions of others to whom they have delegated responsibilities 5.1. Uses assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan 5.2. Collaboratively constructs nursing practice plans until contingencies, options priorities, goals, actions, outcomes and timeframes are agreed with the relevant persons 6.6. Uses the appropriate processes to identify and report potential and actual risk related system issues and where practice may be below the expected standards 7.3. Determines, documents and communicates further priorities, goals and outcomes with the relevant persons
	Registered Nurses Standards for Practice - 1.1. Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice 1.4. Complies with legislation, common law, policies, guidelines and other standards or requirements relevant to the context of practice when making decisions 1.5. Uses ethical frameworks when making decisions 1.6. Maintains accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of assessments, planning, decision- making, actions and evaluations 2.2. Communicates effectively, and is respectful of a person’s dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights 2.7. Actively fosters a culture of safety and learning that includes engaging with health professionals and others, to share knowledge and practice that supports person- centered care 3.4. Accepts accountability for decisions, actions, behaviours and responsibilities inherent in their role, and for the actions of others to whom they have delegated responsibilities 4.2. Uses a range of assessment techniques to systematically collect relevant and accurate information and data to inform practice 5.1. Uses assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan 5.2. Collaboratively constructs nursing practice plans until contingencies, options priorities, goals, actions, outcomes and timeframes are agreed with the relevant persons 5.3. Documents, evaluates and modifies plans accordingly to facilitate the agreed outcomes 6.1. Provides comprehensive safe, quality practice to achieve agreed goals and outcomes that are responsive to the nursing needs of people 6.2. Practises within their scope of practice 6.5. Practises in accordance with relevant nursing and health guidelines, standards, regulations and legislation 6.6. Uses the appropriate processes to identify and report potential and actual risk related system issues and where practice may be below the expected standards 7.3. Determines, documents and communicates further priorities, goals and outcomes with the relevant persons
	Registered Nurses Standards for Practice - 1.1. Accesses, analyses, and uses the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice 1.4. Complies with legislation, common law, policies, guidelines and other standards or requirements relevant to the context of practice when making decisions 1.5. Uses ethical frameworks when making decisions 1.6. Maintains accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of assessments, planning, decision- making, actions and evaluations 2.2. Communicates effectively, and is respectful of a person’s dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights 2.7. Actively fosters a culture of safety and learning that includes engaging with health professionals and others, to share knowledge and practice that supports person- centered care 3.1. Considers and responds in a timely manner to the health and well being of self and others in relation to the capability for practice 3.4. Accepts accountability for decisions, actions, behaviours and responsibilities inherent in their role, and for the actions of others to whom they have delegated responsibilities 4.3. Works in partnership to determine factors that affect, or potentially affect, the health and well being of people and populations to determine priorities for action and/or for referral 5.1. Uses assessment data and best available evidence to develop a plan 5.2. Collaboratively constructs nursing practice plans until contingencies, options priorities, goals, actions, outcomes and timeframes are agreed with the relevant persons 5.3. Documents, evaluates and modifies plans accordingly to facilitate the agreed outcomes 6.1. Provides comprehensive safe, quality practice to achieve agreed goals and outcomes that are responsive to the nursing needs of people 6.2. Practises within their scope of practice 6.5. Practises in accordance with relevant nursing and health guidelines, standards, regulations and legislation 6.6. Uses the appropriate processes to identify and report potential and actual risk related system issues and where practice may be below the expected standards 7.1. Evaluates and monitors progress towards the expected goals and outcomes 7.3. Determines, documents and communicates further priorities, goals and outcomes with the relevant persons

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Changes made to the unit of study for 2024 are in response to student feedback and the USS. These include changes to the content delivered on a weekly basis and the assessments given to the students during the semester.

Additional information

On-campus clinical sessions: This unit of study has two hours per week of on-campus clinical weeks commencing in Week 1. The on-campus clinical sessions will be conducted in the clinical simulation laboratories. Students will be involved in demonstrations, discussion, supervised practice, and other activities that complement and extend the information discussed in the lectures.

More information can be found on Canvas.

This unit of study may require you to attend a teaching activity timetabled in teaching venues installed with the University’s Clinical Recording and Observation System (CROS) in the Susan Wakil Health Building. Students should be aware of the privacy and information management implications of this system. For more information, please refer to the University’s Privacy Statement.

Sensitive materials in teaching: Please note that in this Unit of Study sensitive and potentially distressing or disturbing content might be presented and/or discussed from time to time. This may include reference to for example, discrimination, assault, suicide, illness, death and dying or culturally sensitive issues. These topics are relevant to your learning and your knowledge and skill development for nursing practice.

You will be advised before the information/topic is presented. If you are participating in the teaching session/activity online, you are advised to use headphones and ensure that anyone not participating in the session cannot see images that you may be watching on your device. If the nature of the content makes you feel uncomfortable or distressed, it is important that you contact the unit coordinator or another member of the academic team to discuss this with them.

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Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

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NURS5084: Nursing the Acutely Ill Person

Semester 2, 2024 [Normal day] - Westmead, Sydney

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Late submission

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Using AI responsibly

Support for students

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Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

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Responding to student feedback

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