HLTSC501-22A (HAM)

Health Assessment and Clinical Decision-Making for Registered Nurses

30 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
Te Huataki Waiora - School of Health

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Cheryl Atherfold

Cheryl Atherfold
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Angela Stewart

Angela Stewart
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Michelle Cameron

Michelle Cameron
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Donna Foxall

Donna Foxall
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Louise Leonard

Louise Leonard
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Paper Description

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This paper extends a registered nurse’s assessment knowledge for advancing clinical practice within their current area of practice, based on comprehensive approaches for complex care integrating physical, social, cultural and psychological dimensions. It provides the assessment and clinical reasoning components for prescribing.
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Paper Structure

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This paper consists of six study days that focus on extending your current knowledge and application of assessment and clinical reasoning skills. You will have the opportunity to apply this specifically to your current nursing practice and also to develop knowledge and skills that directly impact the population and integrate Maori and Pacific models and frameworks.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Meet the following learning outcomes
    1. Conduct a comprehensive health assessment with a client and their family / whānau with complex and changing health needs, including physical, psychological, cultural and social aspects;
    2. Explain the needs of the populations being served, with specific attention to equity in health outcomes;
    3. Synthesise evidence from the health assessment, including diagnostic investigations, interpretation; and any contributing factors from the determinants of health to develop the negotiated plan of care for clients with complex and changing health needs;
    4. Apply the principles of cultural safety in clinical assessment;
    5. Integrate a bi-cultural partnership approach using a range of appropriate models to apply holistic health assessment and incorporate the findings into the plan of care;
    6. Integrate understanding of the relationship between mental and physical health in client assessment and into the negotiated plan of care; and
    7. Articulate the knowledge underlying the client assessment and diagnostic tests to develop an evidence-based interpretation and support the nursing contribution to the interdisciplinary care plan.
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Case study
10 Apr 2022
8:00 AM
35
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. Verbal presentation
25 May 2022
No set time
20
  • Presentation: In Class
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3. On line discussion forum
31 May 2022
6:00 PM
10
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
✔
4. OSCE
13 Jun 2022
No set time
35
  • Other: In person with lecturers
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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The texts for this paper are:

Bickley, Szilagyi, P. G., Hoffman, R. M., & Soriano, R. P. (2020). Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. (13th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health.

Foster, Marks, P., O’Brien, A., & Raeburn, T. (2020). Mental health in nursing : theory and practice for clinical settings (Fifth edition.). Elsevier.

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Recommended Readings

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Bickley, Szilagyi, P. G., Hoffman, R. M., & Soriano, R. P. (2020). Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. (13th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health.

Foster, Marks, P., O’Brien, A., & Raeburn, T. (2020). Mental health in nursing : theory and practice for clinical settings (Fifth edition.). Elsevier.

Ministry of Health. (2021). New Zealand Health and Disability Services Standardhttps://www.standards.govt.nz/get-standards/sponsored-standards/health-care-services-standards/

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Additional readings and materials may be provided or suggested during the year.
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Online Support

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The paper outline will be on Moodle along with the assessments, reading list and online resources.

Online activity forms 15% of the overall mark and will be available on Moodle.

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Workload

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The workload for this paper consists of six study days with the remainder of the learning self directed using a range of learning strategies, these activities develop the knowledge and skills accumulatively based on the learning outcomes assigned to the assessments.

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Linkages to Other Papers

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This paper builds on the registered nurses experience and undergraduate knowledge and skills for assessment, clinical reasoning and science. It provides a foundation for advanced practice.

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Prerequisite(s)

Registration as a registered nurse in New Zealand

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