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NPP2201 Professional Nursing Practice 2
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
NPP1101 Health Assessment Skills and Practice
NPP1201 Supportive Nursing Care Skills and Practice
NPP2101 Professional Nursing Practice 1
SCN1111 Health Science 1
NSC1103 Clinical Sciences Introduction
NCS2101 Adult Health
 
Description:

This is the fourth workplace integrated learning unit in a series of six clinical practice units. This unit focuses on developing skills related to problem solving, decision making and care delivery for clients who are experiencing a range of health problems, including mental health problems. Students will build on the general knowledge and skills that were gained during first year units through the application of concepts and principles to particular client problems, and the implementation of more complex nursing interventions. In working alongside registered nurses in various health care facilities the student will develop a greater appreciation of the role of registered nurses in the provision of health care. Students will demonstrate professionalism as a Stage Four student in the workplace setting in accordance with School of Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Practice Guidelines and follow the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Competencies.



Full Unit Outline

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
C33Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
C33Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - Bunbury
Y19Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013