Unit details
HNN741 - Nursing Inquiry for Specialist Practice
| Offered at: | (X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | A Parkman |
| 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
Assignment 1: (2000 words) 40%, Assignment 2: (3000 words) 60%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $755 | $604 | $2414 | $2986 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
