Purpose: Students will be required to develop an individual position statement related to one of the three topics specified. Topics will be drawn from content of all three (3) modules. Information contained in the statement should clearly demonstrate the student's perspective, which should be supported by current relevant evidence and reflect current policy and practice within the Australian nursing context with clear reference and linkage to the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.
Learning outcomes
1. Distinguish the transformation in skill acquisition from novice to expert;
2. Analyse the major theoretical foundations of leadership and teamwork skills in nursing;
3. Explain clinical governance in relation to nursing practice;
4. Apply communication theory, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to challenging interactions and situations in nursing practice;
5. Assess and effectively utilise information technology within health care contexts;
6. Apply the skills and attitudes of self-directed, reflective learning in setting and meeting your current and future learning needs;
7. Evaluate selected models of care in relation to the needs and safety of health care consumers across the lifespan;
8. Synthesise evidence to support proposals for innovation and change to enhance service delivery and improve health outcomes;
9. Debate the legal and ethical implications of advocacy in professional nursing practice.
TOPICS PLEASE CHOOSE ONE -
Students will be required to develop an individual position statement related to one of the three topics below. Please choose only ONE topic.
Information contained in the statement should clearly demonstrate the student's perspective, which should be supported by current relevant evidence and reflect current policy and practice within the Australian nursing context with clear reference and linkage to the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.
Topic 1 -
Evidence based practice (EBP) is the clinical decision making process which is based upon the best available evidence, new research findings, clinical experience and patient preferences. Nurses are expected to implement research findings into their practice, but many are not trained on how to do this. Therefore, it should not be expected that nurses are at the forefront of EBP implementation in the clinical setting.
Hint: How does evidence based practice improve patient outcomes? How is evidence based practice applied theoretically and clinically? What does implementation of EBP in the clinical setting entail? Is it feasible to expect RNs to implement EBP in the clinical setting without training/support? Should it be the role of RNs to be at the forefront of implementing EBP?
Topic 2 -
Continuing professional development (CPD) is a requirement for practice as a registered nurse (RN) as outlined by AHPRA. This acts to maintain, improve and broaden knowledge, expertise and competence to develop the personal and professional qualities throughout an RN's professional life. To meet this registration standard, a minimum of 20 hours of CPD hours is required per registration year, yet this can be unattainable for many RNs practicing.
Hint: What sorts of activities are considered as CPD for a registered nurse? Why or why not? How does the patient benefit does from an RN completing 20 hours of continuing professional development per professional year? What are the key components of continuing professional practice in nursing?
Topic 3 -
Nurses have a right to refuse to participate in procedures which they judge on strongly held religious, moral and ethical beliefs, to be unacceptable. Fear, personal convenience or preference, are not sufficient basis for conscientious objection.
Hint: When would a nurse refuse patient care? Why? How does this relate to the nurses' ethical responsibilities? Is this considered in the best interest of the patient? Why? How?
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