NRS566 Advanced Nursing Practice (8)

This subject provides students with a platform to develop their knowledge, and expertise for advanced nursing practice. Students will critically analyse the concept of advanced nursing practice and link this to their own and other specialty areas in nursing. The scope of advanced nursing practice will be explored in the context of contemporary models of care and relevant policies as students evaluate their current practice. Students will also link advanced nursing practice with leadership in nursing and evaluate the importance of advanced nursing practice to the provision of care for First Nations people and other vulnerable minority groups.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: NRS566. 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

Only available to students enrolled in Master of Nursing articulated set (with/without specialisation)

Assumed Knowledge

Experience working in the health care system as a registered nurse/manager/leader.
Competence in the fundamentals of research, academic reading and writing skills, ability to access and evaluate information from a variety of sources, skills in critical analysis, critical judgement, synthesis and evaluation.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to critically examine current national and international trends and research findings in advanced nursing practice;
  • be able to critically analyse advanced nursing practice in relation to ethical and professional responsibilities;
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of contemporary models of care and policies relevant to advanced nursing practice;
  • be able to articulate the scope of advanced nursing practice;
  • be able to reflect upon assumptions that influence the delivery of advanced nursing practice; and
  • be able to evaluate the applicability of advanced nursing practice for First Nations peoples and other vulnerable minority groups.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Advanced nursing practice;
  • Regulatory frameworks, Codes of conduct, Codes of ethics and risk management;
  • Theoretical models and frameworks for advanced nursing practice, support systems, education;
  • Leadership in complex environments, professional leadership; and
  • Research and quality improvement.

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

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