NRS299 Transition from RPN to BScNur (4)
CSU Discipline Area: Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health (NRMIH)
Duration: One sesssion
Abstract:
This course outlines the differences between RPN and RN levels of nursing and explores the different levels of critical-thinking, responsibilities, entry to practise competencies, standards and role descriptions. The course explores the changing scope of practice in the role transition and the impact on the nurse. Nursing concepts related to health and illness across the continuum of individual and family growth and development are examined.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: NRS299
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 understand and reflect upon the role change from RPN to RN.
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be able to explore nursing concepts and their influences on health and illness across the continuum
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be able to describe the changing role of nursing practice and its influence on nursing care including nursing assessments
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
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.