| source University of Auckland (X) |
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department Nursing (X) |
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Explores theoretical and practical approaches to clinical teaching and learning within the health professions.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Explores theoretical and practical approaches to clinical teaching and learning within the health professions. As prescribed by the Head of the School of Nursing.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Explores theoretical and practical approaches to clinical teaching and learning within the health professions. As prescribed by the Head of the School of Nursing. The articulation and demonstration of advanced nursing knowledge and skills within a specialist clinical area. Students work with an academic and clinical adviser to develop an individual learning contract. Students may build on this course in NURSING 728 Nursing Practicum 2.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Explores theoretical and practical approaches to clinical teaching and learning within the health professions. As prescribed by the Head of the School of Nursing. The articulation and demonstration of advanced nursing knowledge and skills within a specialist clinical area. Students work with an academic and clinical adviser to develop an individual learning contract. Students may build on this course in NURSING 728 Nursing Practicum 2. The development of nursing knowledge specific to advanced nursing practice in a child health setting. Focuses on the primary health care of children, throughout childhood and adolescence, including health promotion and maintenance of the well child and family.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Explores theoretical and practical approaches to clinical teaching and learning within the health professions. As prescribed by the Head of the School of Nursing. The articulation and demonstration of advanced nursing knowledge and skills within a specialist clinical area. Students work with an academic and clinical adviser to develop an individual learning contract. Students may build on this course in NURSING 728 Nursing Practicum 2. The development of nursing knowledge specific to advanced nursing practice in a child health setting. Focuses on the primary health care of children, throughout childhood and adolescence, including health promotion and maintenance of the well child and family. Extend nursing knowledge and skill related to the management of clients in specialty based clinical practice. Available in various specialty practice streams.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Explores theoretical and practical approaches to clinical teaching and learning within the health professions. As prescribed by the Head of the School of Nursing. The articulation and demonstration of advanced nursing knowledge and skills within a specialist clinical area. Students work with an academic and clinical adviser to develop an individual learning contract. Students may build on this course in NURSING 728 Nursing Practicum 2. The development of nursing knowledge specific to advanced nursing practice in a child health setting. Focuses on the primary health care of children, throughout childhood and adolescence, including health promotion and maintenance of the well child and family. Extend nursing knowledge and skill related to the management of clients in specialty based clinical practice. Available in various specialty practice streams. A guide to nurses' clinical decision-making and the consideration of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of practice, as well as client preference and practitioner expertise.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Explores theoretical and practical approaches to clinical teaching and learning within the health professions. As prescribed by the Head of the School of Nursing. The articulation and demonstration of advanced nursing knowledge and skills within a specialist clinical area. Students work with an academic and clinical adviser to develop an individual learning contract. Students may build on this course in NURSING 728 Nursing Practicum 2. The development of nursing knowledge specific to advanced nursing practice in a child health setting. Focuses on the primary health care of children, throughout childhood and adolescence, including health promotion and maintenance of the well child and family. Extend nursing knowledge and skill related to the management of clients in specialty based clinical practice. Available in various specialty practice streams. A guide to nurses' clinical decision-making and the consideration of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of practice, as well as client preference and practitioner expertise. Detailed knowledge of the medicines applicable to the nurse's prescribing scope are developed. Through case studies and practical experience the nurse will have supervision of their knowledge and skills in their identified prescribing scope.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Explores theoretical and practical approaches to clinical teaching and learning within the health professions. As prescribed by the Head of the School of Nursing. The articulation and demonstration of advanced nursing knowledge and skills within a specialist clinical area. Students work with an academic and clinical adviser to develop an individual learning contract. Students may build on this course in NURSING 728 Nursing Practicum 2. The development of nursing knowledge specific to advanced nursing practice in a child health setting. Focuses on the primary health care of children, throughout childhood and adolescence, including health promotion and maintenance of the well child and family. Extend nursing knowledge and skill related to the management of clients in specialty based clinical practice. Available in various specialty practice streams. A guide to nurses' clinical decision-making and the consideration of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of practice, as well as client preference and practitioner expertise. Detailed knowledge of the medicines applicable to the nurse's prescribing scope are developed. Through case studies and practical experience the nurse will have supervision of their knowledge and skills in their identified prescribing scope. The principles of therapeutics and mechanisms necessary for prescribing to be safe and effective.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Explores theoretical and practical approaches to clinical teaching and learning within the health professions. As prescribed by the Head of the School of Nursing. The articulation and demonstration of advanced nursing knowledge and skills within a specialist clinical area. Students work with an academic and clinical adviser to develop an individual learning contract. Students may build on this course in NURSING 728 Nursing Practicum 2. The development of nursing knowledge specific to advanced nursing practice in a child health setting. Focuses on the primary health care of children, throughout childhood and adolescence, including health promotion and maintenance of the well child and family. Extend nursing knowledge and skill related to the management of clients in specialty based clinical practice. Available in various specialty practice streams. A guide to nurses' clinical decision-making and the consideration of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of practice, as well as client preference and practitioner expertise. Detailed knowledge of the medicines applicable to the nurse's prescribing scope are developed. Through case studies and practical experience the nurse will have supervision of their knowledge and skills in their identified prescribing scope. The principles of therapeutics and mechanisms necessary for prescribing to be safe and effective. Builds on the advanced practice skills developed in NURSING 714 Nursing Practicum 1. The Nurse Practitioner competencies developed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand are used as a framework to guide the student toward advanced practice roles/Nurse Practitioner status. Students develop learning contracts and work with academic and practice advisors to develop the Nurse Practitioner role.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Explores theoretical and practical approaches to clinical teaching and learning within the health professions. As prescribed by the Head of the School of Nursing. The articulation and demonstration of advanced nursing knowledge and skills within a specialist clinical area. Students work with an academic and clinical adviser to develop an individual learning contract. Students may build on this course in NURSING 728 Nursing Practicum 2. The development of nursing knowledge specific to advanced nursing practice in a child health setting. Focuses on the primary health care of children, throughout childhood and adolescence, including health promotion and maintenance of the well child and family. Extend nursing knowledge and skill related to the management of clients in specialty based clinical practice. Available in various specialty practice streams. A guide to nurses' clinical decision-making and the consideration of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of practice, as well as client preference and practitioner expertise. Detailed knowledge of the medicines applicable to the nurse's prescribing scope are developed. Through case studies and practical experience the nurse will have supervision of their knowledge and skills in their identified prescribing scope. The principles of therapeutics and mechanisms necessary for prescribing to be safe and effective. Builds on the advanced practice skills developed in NURSING 714 Nursing Practicum 1. The Nurse Practitioner competencies developed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand are used as a framework to guide the student toward advanced practice roles/Nurse Practitioner status. Students develop learning contracts and work with academic and practice advisors to develop the Nurse Practitioner role. Nursing and related workforce and professional development issues are addressed, including acuity and workload management, risk management, retention and turnover, skill mix, interdisciplinary/professional, power and decision-making uses and international trends.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Explores theoretical and practical approaches to clinical teaching and learning within the health professions. As prescribed by the Head of the School of Nursing. The articulation and demonstration of advanced nursing knowledge and skills within a specialist clinical area. Students work with an academic and clinical adviser to develop an individual learning contract. Students may build on this course in NURSING 728 Nursing Practicum 2. The development of nursing knowledge specific to advanced nursing practice in a child health setting. Focuses on the primary health care of children, throughout childhood and adolescence, including health promotion and maintenance of the well child and family. Extend nursing knowledge and skill related to the management of clients in specialty based clinical practice. Available in various specialty practice streams. A guide to nurses' clinical decision-making and the consideration of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of practice, as well as client preference and practitioner expertise. Detailed knowledge of the medicines applicable to the nurse's prescribing scope are developed. Through case studies and practical experience the nurse will have supervision of their knowledge and skills in their identified prescribing scope. The principles of therapeutics and mechanisms necessary for prescribing to be safe and effective. Builds on the advanced practice skills developed in NURSING 714 Nursing Practicum 1. The Nurse Practitioner competencies developed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand are used as a framework to guide the student toward advanced practice roles/Nurse Practitioner status. Students develop learning contracts and work with academic and practice advisors to develop the Nurse Practitioner role. Nursing and related workforce and professional development issues are addressed, including acuity and workload management, risk management, retention and turnover, skill mix, interdisciplinary/professional, power and decision-making uses and international trends. Extends knowledge and understanding of biomedical and social science concepts related to an identified specialty area and covers specialty-based practice knowledge required to care for clients in specialty practice streams.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Explores theoretical and practical approaches to clinical teaching and learning within the health professions. As prescribed by the Head of the School of Nursing. The articulation and demonstration of advanced nursing knowledge and skills within a specialist clinical area. Students work with an academic and clinical adviser to develop an individual learning contract. Students may build on this course in NURSING 728 Nursing Practicum 2. The development of nursing knowledge specific to advanced nursing practice in a child health setting. Focuses on the primary health care of children, throughout childhood and adolescence, including health promotion and maintenance of the well child and family. Extend nursing knowledge and skill related to the management of clients in specialty based clinical practice. Available in various specialty practice streams. A guide to nurses' clinical decision-making and the consideration of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of practice, as well as client preference and practitioner expertise. Detailed knowledge of the medicines applicable to the nurse's prescribing scope are developed. Through case studies and practical experience the nurse will have supervision of their knowledge and skills in their identified prescribing scope. The principles of therapeutics and mechanisms necessary for prescribing to be safe and effective. Builds on the advanced practice skills developed in NURSING 714 Nursing Practicum 1. The Nurse Practitioner competencies developed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand are used as a framework to guide the student toward advanced practice roles/Nurse Practitioner status. Students develop learning contracts and work with academic and practice advisors to develop the Nurse Practitioner role. Nursing and related workforce and professional development issues are addressed, including acuity and workload management, risk management, retention and turnover, skill mix, interdisciplinary/professional, power and decision-making uses and international trends. Extends knowledge and understanding of biomedical and social science concepts related to an identified specialty area and covers specialty-based practice knowledge required to care for clients in specialty practice streams. Nursing knowledge related to themes and current issues central to caring for hospitalised children. Topics include: developmental issues, family centred care, advocacy, family/environmental assessment, epidemiology and government strategies.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Explores theoretical and practical approaches to clinical teaching and learning within the health professions. As prescribed by the Head of the School of Nursing. The articulation and demonstration of advanced nursing knowledge and skills within a specialist clinical area. Students work with an academic and clinical adviser to develop an individual learning contract. Students may build on this course in NURSING 728 Nursing Practicum 2. The development of nursing knowledge specific to advanced nursing practice in a child health setting. Focuses on the primary health care of children, throughout childhood and adolescence, including health promotion and maintenance of the well child and family. Extend nursing knowledge and skill related to the management of clients in specialty based clinical practice. Available in various specialty practice streams. A guide to nurses' clinical decision-making and the consideration of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of practice, as well as client preference and practitioner expertise. Detailed knowledge of the medicines applicable to the nurse's prescribing scope are developed. Through case studies and practical experience the nurse will have supervision of their knowledge and skills in their identified prescribing scope. The principles of therapeutics and mechanisms necessary for prescribing to be safe and effective. Builds on the advanced practice skills developed in NURSING 714 Nursing Practicum 1. The Nurse Practitioner competencies developed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand are used as a framework to guide the student toward advanced practice roles/Nurse Practitioner status. Students develop learning contracts and work with academic and practice advisors to develop the Nurse Practitioner role. Nursing and related workforce and professional development issues are addressed, including acuity and workload management, risk management, retention and turnover, skill mix, interdisciplinary/professional, power and decision-making uses and international trends. Extends knowledge and understanding of biomedical and social science concepts related to an identified specialty area and covers specialty-based practice knowledge required to care for clients in specialty practice streams. Nursing knowledge related to themes and current issues central to caring for hospitalised children. Topics include: developmental issues, family centred care, advocacy, family/environmental assessment, epidemiology and government strategies. Theoretical and practice principles of leadership and management in the context of health care organisations. Utilises an action based learning model, mentorship and project work.
Score: 9.016301 Details | Listing | Web page
Provides an opportunity for the application of specific and selected topics from the biological and physical sciences to be related to beginning nursing practice. An introduction to nursing as a profession including concepts of nursing practice, and communication skills. The theoretical basis for nursing practice as well as legal and ethical boundaries are introduced. The role of the nurse in health maintenance and health promotion is explored. Skills in assessment of clients and planning client care are introduced. To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Nursing. A problem-based course where students acquire the skills associated with nursing clients requiring medical and surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation. Understanding the mechanisms of disease and prevention of such diseases is the basis for the course. Students are introduced to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Issues such as caring for clients with chronic pain and an understanding of death and grief are included. Practicums and teaching take place in a variety of clinical settings. This course allows students to understand perspectives of mental health and illness, the crisis nature of mental illness and the therapeutic models of mental health management. Students acquire the specific nursing skills required to care for people with mental health problems and also those who have a long-term disability. Students undertake a range of clinical attachments in hospital and community settings. An understanding of concepts related to family, women's and child health. The focus is on childbirth as a healthy event in the life of a family, care in the community, together with the nursing care of children suffering illness in a hospital setting. Older persons' health focuses on an alternate aspect of family health. Clinical attachments are in a variety of clinical and community settings. This course allows the student to make the transition from student to professional nurse. A period of practice in an elected area of clinical speciality is included. Issues such as the development of nursing knowledge, autonomy of practice, accountability for practice, and the legal and ethical parameters of competency as a nurse are emphasised. The Clinical Project represents the personal scholarly work based on a focused area related to clinical nursing practice that reflects an understanding of research purpose and process. The project includes a critical and comprehensive review of relevant literature which results in new insights, perspectives and applications of existing knowledge. Early career nurses develop nursing knowledge and skills in a speciality practice area. Focus will include recognition of the contextual factors that impact on the practice area and a critique and analysis of their practice. Nurses' knowledge, understanding and application of scientific concepts is extended in order to assist registered nurses to safely plan and deliver care for clients. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts to their own area of practice. Drug therapy for advanced nursing practice is introduced through the study of the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Explores theoretical and practical approaches to clinical teaching and learning within the health professions. As prescribed by the Head of the School of Nursing. The articulation and demonstration of advanced nursing knowledge and skills within a specialist clinical area. Students work with an academic and clinical adviser to develop an individual learning contract. Students may build on this course in NURSING 728 Nursing Practicum 2. The development of nursing knowledge specific to advanced nursing practice in a child health setting. Focuses on the primary health care of children, throughout childhood and adolescence, including health promotion and maintenance of the well child and family. Extend nursing knowledge and skill related to the management of clients in specialty based clinical practice. Available in various specialty practice streams. A guide to nurses' clinical decision-making and the consideration of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of practice, as well as client preference and practitioner expertise. Detailed knowledge of the medicines applicable to the nurse's prescribing scope are developed. Through case studies and practical experience the nurse will have supervision of their knowledge and skills in their identified prescribing scope. The principles of therapeutics and mechanisms necessary for prescribing to be safe and effective. Builds on the advanced practice skills developed in NURSING 714 Nursing Practicum 1. The Nurse Practitioner competencies developed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand are used as a framework to guide the student toward advanced practice roles/Nurse Practitioner status. Students develop learning contracts and work with academic and practice advisors to develop the Nurse Practitioner role. Nursing and related workforce and professional development issues are addressed, including acuity and workload management, risk management, retention and turnover, skill mix, interdisciplinary/professional, power and decision-making uses and international trends. Extends knowledge and understanding of biomedical and social science concepts related to an identified specialty area and covers specialty-based practice knowledge required to care for clients in specialty practice streams. Nursing knowledge related to themes and current issues central to caring for hospitalised children. Topics include: developmental issues, family centred care, advocacy, family/environmental assessment, epidemiology and government strategies. Theoretical and practice principles of leadership and management in the context of health care organisations. Utilises an action based learning model, mentorship and project work. Health policy planning and development in New Zealand. Promotes understanding of policy theory, the policy process, the role government plays, and the role of nursing as a special interest group in the policy community.
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