Questions and Answers
Who are the course coordinators for NURS2040?
Dr Benjamin Hay and Marie Fielding
Which campus is NOT mentioned in the acknowledgment of country?
The clinical context of the course involves caring for people across the lifespan experiencing simple health problems.
False
What skills will students further develop in NURS2040?
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Students must complete the nursing practice component successfully to qualify for __________.
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What is a pre-requisite for NURS2040?
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What type of approach should be applied to client/patient assessment and care?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Professional Practice 4 (PP4) focuses on critical skills for managing complex health problems across medical and surgical contexts.
- Course enhances knowledge from Nursing Practice 3, emphasizing rehabilitation, education, and discharge planning.
- Incorporates the Clinical Reasoning Cycle framework for assessment and management of surgical patients and those with complex health issues.
- Key components include medication management and complex wound care.
Course Objectives
- Develop therapeutic communication and person-centred approaches in patient assessment and care.
- Execute fundamental nursing assessments and skills effectively.
- Implement appropriate nursing interventions and evaluate their outcomes.
- Meet competency standards as outlined in the Professional Practice Record and ANSAT requirements.
- Understand and apply professional standards, principles, and processes in practice.
Prerequisites and Enrollment
- Completion of Professional Practice 1, 2, and 3 is mandatory to enroll in PP4.
- Academic and financial penalties apply for continued enrollment past census dates.
- Financial census date: August 16, 2024; Academic census date: October 18, 2024.
- Students with Learning Access Plans (LAP) should inform course coordinators promptly.
Faculty and Contact Information
- Course Coordinators: Dr. Benjamin Hay and Marie Fielding (Freo); Jane Livissianos (Broome); Michelle De Leon (NSW).
- Email contact for Dr. Hay: [email protected].
- LinkedIn profile available for professional networking: Dr. Benjamin Hay.
Acknowledgement of Country
- The University of Notre Dame Australia recognizes the traditional owners of the lands on which its campuses are located, honoring Wadjuk, Yawuru, and Cadigal countries.
Quote on Higher Education
- Education is a challenge meant to unsettle and enhance critical thinking, as expressed by Phillip Darbyshire.
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Description
This quiz covers the key elements of Week 1 in the NURS2040 Professional Practice 4 course. Students will learn about the course structure, faculty acknowledgments, and the significance of traditional land ownership. Prepare to engage with the foundational aspects of professional practice in nursing.
