NRS275 Caring in Nursing (8)

This subject will explore the Caring Science principles and examine ways in which they can be linked to the Clinical Reasoning Cycle and applied to the practice of registered nurses. It will also focus on concepts such as transpersonal care, emancipatory intent and creative problem-solving in diverse settings.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: NRS275. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health

Enrolment Restrictions

Bachelor of Nursing

Prerequisites

( NRS162 and NRS163 ) or ( NRS112 and NRS113 )

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate understanding of Caring Science principles;
  • be able to explain how Caring Science principles can be linked to the Clinical Reasoning Cycle and applied to practice in diverse settings;
  • be able to explain how transpersonal care principles can be applied to patient care; and
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of the application of value assumptions in caring moments.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • MODULE 1: WATSON'S CARING SCIENCE. THIS MODULE ENABLES STUDENTS' LEARNING IN RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING:
  • Caritas processes;
  • Core and trim;
  • Caritas literacies;
  • Self-care; and
  • Emancipatory intent.
  • MODULE 2: CLINICAL REASONING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING. THIS MODULE ENABLES STUDENTS' LEARNING IN RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING:
  • Clinical reasoning - the bigger 'picture'; and
  • Applying the Clinical Reasoning Cycle to a person/family/community, including Core and Trim into this exploration.
  • MODULE 3: CONCEPTS AND VALUE ASSUMPTIONS. THIS MODULE ENABLES STUDENTS' LEARNING IN RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING:
  • Concepts and value assumptions that underpin care and transpersonal teaching to stay within the other's frame of reference;
  • Dignity;
  • Hope;
  • Mindfulness;
  • Busyness;
  • Consciousness;
  • Sensitivity;
  • Empathy; and
  • Exploring how value assumptions can impact on patient care, and safety.
  • MODULE 4: TRANSPERSONAL TEACHING. THIS MODULE ENABLES STUDENTS' LEARNING IN RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING:
  • Providing kindness and care with people with differing value assumptions, including people from diverse cultures;
  • Case studies of 'difference'; and
  • Teaching focus that explores transpersonal principles such as, diverse environments, sociocultural issues and health literacy.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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