NRSG374 : Principles of Nursing Medical National Lecturers in Charge – Medical Science Assignment Help

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UNIT RATIONALE, DESCRIPTION and AIM The Registered Nurse plays a central role in the provision of health care for people who experience health alterations which result in progressive decline in health and ultimately death. Health alterations occur across a range of settings, and it is a requirement that the nurse is able to provide care for people experiencing these alterations. This unit is required by students to assist their ongoing NRSG374_202160_Extended Unit Outline_FINAL MODERATED_18.7.2021 © Australian Catholic University 2021 Page 2 of 17 Version: 01 development of theoretical knowledge underpinning nursing care for the person requiring a palliative approach in the end stages of their illness. This unit will enable students to develop knowledge and skills for person-centred, evidence-based nursing care of the person with a life limiting illness to ensure the best possible quality of life for the person and their family. Key principles that underpin best practice will be demonstrated by the use of evidence-based case studies. The nurse’s role in the provision of a palliative approach will be explored across a variety of settings and patient journeys within a context of multi-disciplinary care. The content contained within this unit is instrumental in informing nursing students’ future clinical practice across a variety of settings. The aim of this unit is to support students to develop an understanding of an evidence based palliative approach within a range of care settings and across the lifespan. Mode: Blended Attendance pattern: Students will be provided with access to online Lectures, and self-directed learning modules. Tutorials in this unit have been planned to be offered as face to face. However, in circumstances where COVID restrictions impact students’ ability to attend campus, classes will be provided as virtual tutorials via ZOOM. Tutorials will be offered as face-to-face sessions on campus when it is deemed safe to do so. You are advised to regularly check emails and the discussion forum on the campus tile of the NRSG374 Principles of Nursing: A Palliative Approach LEO unit for further information about COVID impacted classes. As future health professionals it is expected that you remain fully compliant regarding; wearing masks, social distancing, logging on to QR codes and undertaking COVID testing as indicated. Duration: This unit is run as a blended learning unit during the 10 weeks of semester. Teaching is provided as 3 weeks face to face delivery and five online modules that you will undertake as selfdirected learning, supported by discussion forums and interactive learning activities. Content will be delivered through online pre-recorded lectures and face to face tutorials for Weeks 1-3 of the semester. You are expected to undertake 150 hours of focused learning; inclusive of attendance and participation at tutorials, engagement with online activities and completion of all assessment tasks.

LEARNING OUTCOMES On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

LO1 demonstrate advanced understanding of developmental, lifespan, social, spiritual and cultural factors that impact on the quality of life for people receiving palliative care; (GA1, GA4)

LO2 demonstrate advanced pathophysiology knowledge to manage common symptoms in the palliative context; (GA4, GA5)

LO3 critically apply the Roper-Logan-Tierney Model of Nursing across the lifespan, to the principles of a palliative care approach; (GA1, GA4, GA5, GA9)

LO4 implement the Levett-Jones’ Clinical Reasoning Cycle across a range of settings, to plan safe, evidence-based, culturally sensitive, person-centred palliative care; (GA3, GA4, GA5, GA8, GA9)

LO5 critically reflect on the lived experiences of the dying, their families and communities; (

LO7 critically apply legal and ethical principles related to the palliation experience. (GA3)

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

On successful completion of this unit, students should have developed their ability to:

GA1 demonstrate respect for the dignity of each individual and for human diversity

GA2 recognise their responsibility to the common good, the environment and society

GA3 apply ethical perspectives in informed decision making

GA4 think critically and reflectively