NSN123 Contemporary Issues in Gastroenterology Nursing
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| Unit code: | NSN123 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $835 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $2,592 |
| International unit fee | $3,780 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2020, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | NSN123 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Charlotte Vaughan | charlotte.vaughan@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Gastroenterology nursing has undergone many changes, not only within innovative technologies and therapies but also expanding practice roles. Cancer of the colon, sigmoid, rectum and anus are ranked sixth in the leading cause of registered deaths in Australia (Australian Bureau of Statistics, [ABS], 2016), with little change in the past ten years. Worldwide the prevalence, screening and treatment of gastrointestinal disease places increased demands on communities and the healthcare system, and even ten ago was reported by the World Health Organisation (Kim, H. P., Crockett, S. D. and Shaheen, N. J. (2014) are responsible for some 8 million deaths a year. Study in this field will prepare nurses to work in the specialty of gastroenterology nursing.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and concepts relevant to gastroenterology nursing;
- Critically apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and the immune system to the specialty of gastroenterology nursing;
- Apply knowledge of specialist gastroenterology nursing to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individuals in order to deliver optimal person centred care;
- Apply interpersonal and interdisciplinary communication skills in the articulation of specialist nursing practice in the gastroenterology environment.
Content
The following modules will be studied:
Module 1: Workplace Health and Safety legislation and practice in gastroenterology nursing
Module 2: Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal system
Learning Approaches
The unit is offered externally and adopts a blended learning approach including; collaborative learning activities with peers and academics and, self-directed learning modules. A variety of teaching and learning approaches will be adopted to develop critical thinking and specialised skills in gastroenterology nursing practice. The unit encourages students to use active enquiry based learning and utilise the principles of evidence based practice and critical thinking.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessments will be spaced throughout the semester to provide you with the opportunity for feedback on your learning at key points. Academic support through early formal, formative feedback to students is a priority and unit specific details about formative feedback will be confirmed through the unit Blackboard site. Summative feedback will be provided via the criterion referenced assessment form on return of assignment items. Summative feedback will be provided on the exam on release of the exam results.
Assessment
Overview
The two summative assessment items in this unit are designed to allow students the opportunity to demonstrate achievement of the unit learning outcomes.
This unit will use online web based text matching software that assists students to develop the academic skills required to correctly use and cite reference material as well as check citations to determine and avoid possible instances of plagiarism.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Critical Review
You will conduct a critical appraisal of a key contemporary issue impacting the health and safety within in the field of Gastrointestinal Nursing and evaluate its relevance within your local nursing practice.
Assessment: Examination (written)
Description: Biological principles relating to gastrointestinal systems
This assessment will test your specialist theoretical knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and application to complex patient presentations.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Recommended text:
Marieb, E. N., & Hoehn, K. (2015).Human Anatomy & Physiology, Global Edition. Harlow: Pearson. Pearson Education Limited.
Risk Assessment Statement
Students undertaking this unit you will be working in a clinical practice setting and drawing on this experience. As such, you could be exposed to risks encountered in your nursing practice. You are required to follow the same health and safety guidelines that apply to all staff in your workplace.
Emergency procedures
All facilities require that their health workers are familiar with local emergency procedures. It is your responsibility to locate fire exits, emergency procedures and complete CPR drill and fire safety as required.
Health status and immunisation requirements
It is strongly recommended that students:
- endeavour at all times to maintain their personal health at a high level;
- are fit to work and have had a reasonable rest period between shifts;
- review their current immunisation status;
- inform the Unit Coordinator if they are aware of any personal condition which may present a risk to themselves or patients, other students, health care agency staff or the general public while on clinical placement.
Confidentiality
As a student in the clinical area, you must treat all information regarding patients and their families with the utmost confidentiality. Information that is documented as part of your learning experiences must preserve client anonymity and confidentiality. Classroom and online discussion should also adhere to these principles.
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2020, Kelvin Grove, External
| Unit code: | NSN123 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Charlotte Vaughan | charlotte.vaughan@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Gastroenterology nursing has undergone many changes, not only within innovative technologies and therapies but also expanding practice roles. Cancer of the colon, sigmoid, rectum and anus are ranked sixth in the leading cause of registered deaths in Australia (Australian Bureau of Statistics, [ABS], 2016), with little change in the past ten years. Worldwide the prevalence, screening and treatment of gastrointestinal disease places increased demands on communities and the healthcare system, and even ten ago was reported by the World Health Organisation (Kim, H. P., Crockett, S. D. and Shaheen, N. J. (2014) are responsible for some 8 million deaths a year. Study in this field will prepare nurses to work in the specialty of gastroenterology nursing.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and concepts relevant to gastroenterology nursing;
- Critically apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and the immune system to the specialty of gastroenterology nursing;
- Apply knowledge of specialist gastroenterology nursing to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individuals in order to deliver optimal person centred care;
- Apply interpersonal and interdisciplinary communication skills in the articulation of specialist nursing practice in the gastroenterology environment.
Content
The following modules will be studied:
Module 1: Workplace Health and Safety legislation and practice in gastroenterology nursing
Module 2: Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal system
Learning Approaches
The unit is offered externally and adopts a blended learning approach including; collaborative learning activities with peers and academics and, self-directed learning modules. A variety of teaching and learning approaches will be adopted to develop critical thinking and specialised skills in gastroenterology nursing practice. The unit encourages students to use active enquiry based learning and utilise the principles of evidence based practice and critical thinking.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessments will be spaced throughout the semester to provide you with the opportunity for feedback on your learning at key points. Academic support through early formal, formative feedback to students is a priority and unit specific details about formative feedback will be confirmed through the unit Blackboard site. Summative feedback will be provided via the criterion referenced assessment form on return of assignment items. Summative feedback will be provided on the exam on release of the exam results.
Assessment
Overview
The two summative assessment items in this unit are designed to allow students the opportunity to demonstrate achievement of the unit learning outcomes.
This unit will use online web based text matching software that assists students to develop the academic skills required to correctly use and cite reference material as well as check citations to determine and avoid possible instances of plagiarism.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Critical Review
You will conduct a critical appraisal of a key contemporary issue impacting the health and safety within in the field of Gastrointestinal Nursing and evaluate its relevance within your local nursing practice.
Assessment: Examination (written)
Description: Biological principles relating to gastrointestinal systems
This assessment will test your specialist theoretical knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and application to complex patient presentations.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Recommended text:
Marieb, E. N., & Hoehn, K. (2015).Human Anatomy & Physiology, Global Edition. Harlow: Pearson. Pearson Education Limited.
Risk Assessment Statement
Students undertaking this unit you will be working in a clinical practice setting and drawing on this experience. As such, you could be exposed to risks encountered in your nursing practice. You are required to follow the same health and safety guidelines that apply to all staff in your workplace.
Emergency procedures
All facilities require that their health workers are familiar with local emergency procedures. It is your responsibility to locate fire exits, emergency procedures and complete CPR drill and fire safety as required.
Health status and immunisation requirements
It is strongly recommended that students:
- endeavour at all times to maintain their personal health at a high level;
- are fit to work and have had a reasonable rest period between shifts;
- review their current immunisation status;
- inform the Unit Coordinator if they are aware of any personal condition which may present a risk to themselves or patients, other students, health care agency staff or the general public while on clinical placement.
Confidentiality
As a student in the clinical area, you must treat all information regarding patients and their families with the utmost confidentiality. Information that is documented as part of your learning experiences must preserve client anonymity and confidentiality. Classroom and online discussion should also adhere to these principles.