NRS239 Issues in International Nursing (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health (NRMIH)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The subject enables students to study particular contemporary issues of their choice in order to understand more deeply the effects of technological, social, political, educational, ideological and other factors on current nursing practice in an international context.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: NRS239
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* be able to demonstrate an understanding of international nursing practice issues
* be able to identify and discuss current issues and challenges to the international nursing community
* be able to develop research literature skills in the study of selected areas in more depth
* be able to demonstrate skills in selecting and critiquing a topical issue in international nursing and/or health care
* be able to conduct an extensive literature review of a selected topic
* be able to develop an annotated bibliography from a literature search
* be able to prepare a manuscript adhering to academic conventions
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
* current issues in the international nursing profession including social and political discussions on future directions for the nursing profession * nursing regulatory authorities * nursing leadership * nursing research * nursing education * ethical issues * nurse practitioner and advanced practice role * quality customer service and patient safety
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.