HNN741 - Nursing Inquiry for Specialist Practice

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:(X)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value: 0.125
Unit chair:

A Parkman (B)

Contact hours:

Contact hours: Theoretical component 3 hours per week (a combination of lectures and online readings). Students will be expected to undertake an additional seven hours per week of independent study.

Note:

This unit is part of the Perioperative Specialty stream of the Master of Nursing Practice for students who are also employed in a suitable clinical area in partnership with Deakin University.

 

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

* Students enrol as off-campus students; however there are significant on campus requirements

Content

The unit covers: professional competence, recognition and regulation in the nursing profession; theories surrounding loss and grief in relation to nursing practice; current and emerging trends in transcultural nursing practice; communication patterns applicable to healthcare settings and multidisciplinary teams that includes healthcare culture, dynamics of teams, effective communication, conflict resolution, and horizontal violence; assessing and meeting the needs of individuals; and teaching and learning processes that are nurse led and occur in the context of patient care and staff development.

Assessment

Reflective assignment (1500 words) 30%, assignment (3500 words) 70%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$706$565$565$2246$2779

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.