NURS1005A Applied Science in Professional Practice (PEP)

This topic will develop the knowledge and skills required to understand a range of body systems (renal/urinary, neuro, endocrine, reproductive, lymphatic), microbiology and undertake a related nursing assessment. This topic focuses on preparation for placement where nursing skills, attitudes and attributes support safe provision of patient-centred care at an introductory level. This topic includes 80 hours of professional placement.

This topic aims to examine how anatomy,?physiology?and microbiology?knowledge informs patient centred care?and to demonstrate introductory clinical skills?(including therapeutic and professional communication) ?and knowledge in preparation for clinical practice.

1. Demonstrate a beginning level understanding of the skills, knowledge and attitudes required in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards
2. Assess normal human body structure and function across the lifespan (renal urinary, neuro, endocrine, reproductive, lymphatic)
3. Discuss and develop nursing care using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology and guidelines, protocols and procedures
4. Apply knowledge and fundamental nursing skills for person-centred care across the lifespan