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NURSING 7153 - Concepts of Perioperative Nursing Practice

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023

Within this course, students will examine and debate key concepts of perioperative nursing practice that are essential for safe and effective patient outcomes. Whilst these topics do not encompass technical skills of clinical practice, understanding of topics such as quality management and mental health does influence the quality of care provided by professional nurses practicing within the perioperative environment.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code NURSING 7153
    Course Concepts of Perioperative Nursing Practice
    Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School
    Term Semester 2
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 6
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites NURSING 7145
    Assumed Knowledge Context of perioperative environment is known to student.
    Restrictions Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science or Master of Nursing Science
    Biennial Course Offered in odd years
    Assessment Essay plan, Essay, Discussion Boards, Wiki, Presentation, Clinical Workbook
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Mrs Jo Perry

    Course Coordinator: Jo Perry

    Adelaide Nursing School,
    The 成人大片,
    Level 4, Adelaide Health & Medical Sciences Building
    Cnr North Terrace & George Street
    ADELAIDE SA 5005

    Email: jo.perry@adelaide.edu.au 

    Phone: +61 8 8313 2010

    Directory: adelaide.edu.au/directory/jo.perry 
      




    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

    The following topics will be covered in this course:

    Schedule
    1 Design considerations of the periopertive environment
    2 Safety and Risk Management
    3 Environmental concerns
    4 Legal issues
    5 Communication and leadership
    6 Professional concerns
    7 Asepsis and infection control
    8 Interventional and image guided procedures
    9 Care across the continuum
    10 Special patient populations
    11  Integrative health and perioperative research
    12 Outreach and volunteering
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    1. Examine the core tenets of perioperative nursing practice

    2. Compare and contrast perioperative practice across domestic and international regions

    3. Investigate core issues of working in the perioperative environment

    4. Appraise current practice within a collaborative dialogue with other students

    5. Analyse a critical issue of perioperative nursing

    6. Evaluate new innovations and practice strategies within perioperative nursing






    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1,3,6

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    2,3,4,5

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    4,6

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1-8

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    2,5,6

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    1,2,3,4

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    1,6

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    4,5,6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    There is no set text for this course.

    Reader
    The readings for this course are available electronically via Canvas.


    Recommended Resources
    Australian College of Operating Room Nursing (ACORN), 2022-2023, ACORN standards for
    perioperative nursing, ACORN, Adelaide.

    Hamlin, L, Davies, M, Richardson-Tench, M & Sutherland-Fraser, S. 2016, Perioperative Nursing – an introduction,Elsevier, NSW, Australia.
    Online Learning
    Online Lecture Content
    The lecture content associated with this course is accessible from within the
    lecture content section of this course available via the MyUni website.

    Online Classroom
    Weekly Online Classroom contact will be to discuss the content for the module
    and to discuss how students would apply the knowledge into their clinical
    practice setting.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course is conducted online, with asynchronous lectures. Tutorial sessions are hosted weekly via a Zoom classroom.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Expected workload for a 6 credit course (24 hours/week):

    Lectures: 2 hours/week

    Tutorials: 2 hours/week

    Assignments: 6 hours/week

    Discussion Board: 4 hours/week

    Reading: 8 hours/week

    Tutorial preparation: 2 hours/week



    Learning Activities Summary

    Online Lecture Content
    The lecture content associated with this course is accessible from within the
    lecture content section of this course available via the MyUni website.

    Online Classroom
    Weekly Online Classroom contact will be to discuss the content for the module
    and to discuss how students would apply the knowledge into their clinical
    practice setting.






    Specific Course Requirements

    The Clinical Project is expected to be based on the student's workplace context.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcome
    Proposal for Essay Formative 0% 1, 3, 5
    Essay Summative 50% 1, 3, 5
    Discussion Board A Summative 15% 1 - 8
    Discussion Board B Summative 15% 1 - 8
    Presentation Summative 20% 1 - 8









    Assessment Detail

    Essay Plan  (Length:  500 word maximum) Weighting:  NGP/NGF
    Each week of this course covers a different tenet of perioperative practice. This formative assessment encompasses the literature search strategy as well as the plan for argument formation.

     
    Essay (3000 words) 50%
    Students will complete an essay looking at one of the modules and discuss how the knowledge from the module is incorporated into their daily clinical practice.

    Discussion Boards Part A & B (2400 words equivalence) 30%
    Each week will present students with several clinical questions based upon the topic for the module. Students will need to respond to a question and suggest approaches to the situation using their own clinical practice and resources available to them. They are also required to interact with the responses of their peer classmates. The discussion boards are handed up in 2 parts during the course.

     
    Assessment 5: Presentation (Length: 1600 word equivalence) 20%
    This presentation will take place in Week 13. Students will have 15 minutes to give their presentation, including discussion.

    Submission
    All written assignment submissions are to be submitted via the appropriate portal in MyUni.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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