NRS162 Nursing Workplace Learning 1 (8)

This subject introduces the concept of workplace learning and begins to prepare students for their workplace learning experiences. Students will be introduced to the use of mindful communication in the clinical context to create caring moments to support safe care for the patient, family and community. Relevant legal and ethical principles related to scope of practice and professional boundaries will also be explored.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Bathurst Campus
Dubbo Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Bathurst Campus
Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: NRS162. 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, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Yes.
Bachelor of Nursing

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to identify the core principles of Watson's Caring Science;
  • be able to describe the use of mindful communication in the delivery of patient care;
  • be able to explain the scope of practice of the student nurse;
  • be able to locate appropriate evidence for practice; and
  • be able to identify key student responsibilities before, during and after workplace learning.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO WORKPLACE LEARNING
  • This module introduces students to the key requirements for WPL Verification and other WPL requirements; InPlace; Types of WPL placements; and comportment on placement. This module also enables students' learning in relation to the following: Evidence - clinical evidence for WPL assessment; Workplace learning and assessment; Workplace learning and clinical reasoning; Workplace learning and safe practice.
  • MODULE 2: INTRODUCTION TO CORE LEGAL AND ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
  • This module enables students' learning in relation to the following: Introduction to key legal principles - Australian legal system (legislation and policy), The Professional Regulation of Nursing, National Law; Legal considerations and health care records; Scope of practice; Introduction to ethical decision making; Professional boundaries; and Consent and confidentiality.
  • MODULE 3: INTRODUCTION TO WATSON'S CARING SCIENCE
  • This module introduces students to Watson's Caring Science. Introduction to the Caritas Processes® and Watson's Caring Science; and Caritas Processes® in action.
  • MODULE 4: ROLE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN NURSING CARE AND DOCUMENTATION
  • This module introduces students to the use of mindful communication in nursing Mindful communication in nursing; Documentation, listening and non-verbal communication; and Library, finding evidence, interpreting evidence, peer review, use of evidence in practice.
  • MODULE 5: CONTEXTS IN WHICH NURSES WORK
  • The contexts where nurses work (primary, secondary and tertiary health settings; Areas in which nurses work (such as ward types); and different ways that nurses work, within the scope of practice.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of NRS162 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Workplace learning scenario 1
40
2
Theory of caring and mindful communication
60
3
Satisfactory completion of wpl assessment tool
0

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: July 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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