92194 Adult Nursing: Renal and Reproductive

Subject level: Undergraduate

Handbook description

This subject contributes to overall course aims by continuing the development of students' knowledge and skills for the provision of adult nursing care. The subject focuses on adults experiencing alterations in renal and/or reproductive function and provides students with the opportunity to continue to develop generic nursing competency. The theoretical basis includes relevant data collection techniques, patient assessment and the development of relevant psychomotor skills based on current best nursing practice. Clinical judgment skills are developed to enable safe practice in clinical settings. The development of the relationship between the nurse and the patient includes transitions through health and illness, respect for cultural identity, ethical considerations and resource availability.

Subject objectives/outcomes

On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

1. demonstrate relevant skills in the nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis and nursing management of adults, including older adults, with alterations to their renal and reproductive systems (ANMC competencies: 1.2; 5.1; 5.2)
2. provide nursing care for patients based on the ANMC National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse (2005) (ANMC competencies: 2.2; 2.5; 4.2)
3. apply the framework of Gordon's Functional Health Patterns (1987) as they relate to alterations in renal and reproductive function (ANMC competencies: 3.1; 5.1; 9.5)
4. demonstrate understanding of nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis and nursing management of older patients and the co-morbidities involved in the ageing process (ANMC competencies: 5.2; 5.3; 6.4)
5. increase awareness of how research evidence informs nursing practice with a particular focus on alterations to renal and reproductive functions (ANMC competencies: 3.1; 3.2; 5.1)
6. apply the principles of manual handling of patients within a medical/surgical environment (ANMC competencies: 1.2; 7.1; 9.5)
7. apply the principles of prevention of wound infection during wound care assessment and management (ANMC competencies: 1.2; 7.1; 9.5)
8. demonstrate care of adults receiving oral medication administration (ANMC competencies: 1.2; 2.2; 7.1)
9. understand the principles of fluid and electrolyte imbalance and apply these principles during patient assessment and management (ANMC competencies: 1.2; 2.2; 7.1)
10. understand the need to provide nursing care that is culturally safe and is consistent with the Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses in Australia (2003) (ANMC competencies: 2.1; 2.3; 2.5).

Content

• Contributions of western psychology theories to understanding human behaviour.
• Therapeutic approaches and modalities derived from the western traditions.
• Overview of effective interpersonal communication, counselling skills and relationship building.
• Communication skills, exploratory skills and structuring skills into the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
• Nature of stress and the relationship between the individual's perception of illness and the ability to cope with stress.
• Psychological nature of pain and various approaches to pain management.
• Psychological effects of chronic illness on the individual and family.