Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 8-hour independent study weekly
1 x 2-hour on-line exercises weekly
Prerequisites
1 Admission into GCCR-Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation
1a Admission into GDPCR-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Rehabilitation
1b Admission into MCR-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation
1c Admission into MNG/CR-Master of Nursing (Coursework and Research)
1d Admission into MCRA-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation [1.5 years]
1e Admission into MHCR/R-Master of Health and Clinical Research
1f Admission into GCNGU-Graduate Certificate in Nursing
1g Admission into GDPNGU-Graduate Diploma in Nursing
1h Admission into MNGP-Master of Nursing - 1.5 years
1i Admission into MNG-Master of Nursing - 2 years
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i))
Topic description

This topic will identify and investigate key areas of interest for nursing staff providing leadership and clinical practice within rehabilitation. Contemporary frameworks for rehabilitation nursing practice will be explored in conjunction with the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association's Rehabilitation Nursing Competency Standards for Registered Nurses.

Educational aims

This topic aims to:

  • Review core principles of nursing rehabilitation practice and discuss key considerations for leadership within this area
  • Explore contemporary frameworks for nursing rehabilitation practice and review associated competency standards
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

  1. Critically appraise contemporary frameworks for rehabilitation nursing practice
  2. Apply the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association's Rehabilitation Nursing Competency Standards for Registered Nurses to the delivery of rehabilitation services
  3. Select appropriate resources and staffing for maximal impact upon the individual patient, demonstrated through the design of a nursing service
  4. Design and apply sound clinical reasoning in the development of a rehabilitation plan for someone requiring nursing care