Overview
Throughout this unit, you will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills to provide basic nursing care at at beginning level. In particular, you will be able to conduct a holistic assessment and assist a person with their activities of daily living in the simulated environment. You will be introduced to the significance of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016) and other policies, codes, and guidelines relevant to professional nursing practice. You will explore the importance of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017) to all nursing practice in Australia and commence using the Patient Safety Competency Framework (PSCF) (Levett-Jones et al., 2017) in your practice as a nursing student. You will become familiar with scope of practice using the decision-making framework (DMF) (NMBA, 2020). You are required to participate in compulsory on-campus workshops or a residential school for this unit.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite:Must be enrolled in CL91 Bachelor of Nursing or CG41 Start Uni Now
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2025
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a pass/fail (non-graded) unit. To pass the unit, you must pass all of the individual assessment tasks shown in the table above.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from SUTE
The residential schools were great and the staff were awesome.
Continue to review and manage residential schools to ensure a great student experience.
Feedback from SUTE
Unit coordinators have amazing knowledge and expert clinical skills which make them invaluable to learn from.
Unit coordinators will remain abreast of the most recent contemporary clinical skills applicable to the industry.
Feedback from SUTE
This unit is well paced and full of contemporary and industry specific modules.
After each iteration, the unit will be reviewed to maintain contemporary and industry-specific modules.
Feedback from SUTE
More time needs to be taken in the writing/proofreading of subject materials that are uploaded to moodle. There were significant spelling and grammatical errors throughout the unit, as well as in the assessment quizzes.
Unit coordinators and the Dean of Learning and Teaching (DDLT) will continue to proofread content, materials and assessment quizzes.
Feedback from SUTE
The maths component of the unit should be completed at home before attending residential school. Issues with clarity.
The maths exam is invigilated and therefore requires lecturers to oversee it as it is in progress. The exam questions are reviewed by the Head of Course (HoC), Head of College (HoC) and the Dean of Learning and Teaching (DDLT). This process will continue every term.
Feedback from Student Teams message
Thanks for all your feedback and encouragement for this term. Had a really great time studying this unit. We wouldn’t have done it without your support & encouragement. A massive credit to you three who made it easy for us. I look forward to studying with you again. Much appreciated for everything you did for us.
Unit coordinators will continue to support and encourage students to ensure an enjoyable learning experience.
Feedback from SUTE
Their online tutorials are well planned and thought out making them enjoying creating a comfortable and relaxed learning environment.
The online tutorials will continue.
- Demonstrate and explain safe practice while assisting a person with their activities of daily living, using simulated modalities.
- Perform a holistic assessment of a person including the completion of appropriate documentation, using simulated modalities.
- Demonstrate the principles of the nursing process and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) decision-making framework (DMF) (2020), using simulated modalities.
- Apply the NMBA registered nurse standards for practice (2016) in the provision of evidence based nursing care, using simulated modalities.
- Recognise unsafe environments and implement strategies to ensure safety.
Content in this unit incorporates a number of professional nursing requirements
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia decision-making framework (DMF) - nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice
Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice
Engages in therapeutic and professional relationships
Maintains the capability for practice
Comprehensively conducts assessments
Develops a plan for nursing practice
Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
Evaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Nursing Code of Conduct
Legal compliance
Person-centred practice
Cultural practice and respectful relationships
Professional behaviour
Research in health
Health and wellbeing
International Council of Nursing Code of Ethics for Nursing
Nurses and People
Nurses and Practice
Nurses and the Profession
Nurses and co-workers
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
Partnering with consumers
Preventing and Controlling healthcare-associated infection
Medication safety
Comprehensive care
Communicating for safety
Recognising and responding to acute deterioration
Patient Safety Competency Framework
Person-centred care
Therapeutic communication
Cultural competence
Teamwork and collaborative practice
Clinical reasoning
Evidence-based practice
Preventing, minimising and responding to adverse events
Infection prevention and control
Medication safety
Aged Care Quality Standards
Consumer dignity and choice
Ongoing assessment and planning with consumers
Personal care and clinical care
Services and supports for daily living
Organisation’s service environment
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - In-class Test(s) - 0% | |||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 0% | |||||
| 3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 0% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||
Textbooks
Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing
Edition: 5th (2021)
Authors: Berman, A., Frandsen, G., Snyder, S., Levett-Jones, T et al.
Pearsons
Melbourne Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
ISBN: ISBN: 9781488626593
Skills in Clinical Nursing
Edition: 2nd (2021)
Authors: Berman, a., Snyder, S., Levett-Jones, T., Burton, Harvey, C.
Pearsons
Melbourne Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
ISBN: ISBN: 9 781488620690
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Zoom
- MS Teams
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
c.mcgoldrick@cqu.edu.au
j.nikolsky@cqu.edu.au
m.d.prance@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Module/Topic
NMBA Standards
NSQHS standards
NMBA Nursing Code of Conduct
Decision-Making Framework
National Health Priorities
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial Zoom
This session is a discussion and Q&A related to the content required to address the learning outcomes of this unit.
Module/Topic
Module/Topic
- Nursing process
- Nursing care plans-ADPIE
- Clinical reasoning cycle
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial Zoom
This session is a discussion and Q&A related to the content required to address the learning outcomes of this unit.
Module/Topic
Module/Topic
- Hand hygiene
- Chain of infection
- Health care-acquired infections
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial Zoom
This session is a discussion and Q&A related to the content required to address the learning outcomes of this unit.
Module/Topic
Module/Topic
- Blood Pressure (BP) (manual) palpatory and auscultatory
- Temperature
- Pulse
- Respirations
- O2 saturation
- Queensland Adult Deterioration System (QADDS)
- Recognising deterioration · QADDS scoring
- Medical Emergency Team (MET) (or similar teams)
- Graded assertiveness (PACE)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial Zoom
This session is a discussion and Q&A related to the content required to address the learning outcomes of this unit.
Module/Topic
Module/Topic
- Methods of assessment (focused vs comprehensive)
- Inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation
- Introduction to assessment of body systems
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Quiz 1 opens 7th April at 0900hrs & closes on 11th April at 1700hours.
Tutorial Zoom
This session is a discussion and Q&A related to the content required to address the learning outcomes of this unit.
Module/Topic
Enjoy the break
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Module/Topic
- Skin integrity
- Gait
- Mouth, teeth and gums
- Hair
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial Zoom
This session is a discussion and Q&A related to the content required to address the learning outcomes of this unit.
Module/Topic
Module/Topic
- Falls assessment and management
- Mobility assessment
- Pressure area assessment and management
- Venous thromboembolism and embolic stockings
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial Zoom
This session is a discussion and Q&A related to the content required to address the learning outcomes of this unit.
Module/Topic
Module/Topic
- OH&S legislation
- Safe patient handling
- Risk assessment and level of assistance required
- Slide sheets
- Walk belts
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial Zoom
This session is a discussion and Q&A related to the content required to address the learning outcomes of this unit.
Module/Topic
Module/Topic
- Patient hygiene
- Facilitating healthy eating
- Facilitating elimination
- Urinary and bowel function
- Bristol stool chart
- Incontinence
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial Zoom
This session is a discussion and Q&A related to the content required to address the learning outcomes of this unit.
Module/Topic
Module/Topic
- Patient Advocacy
- Comorbid conditions
- Bioethical principles
- Consent
- Cultural considerations
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial Zoom
This session is a discussion and Q&A related to the content required to address the learning outcomes of this unit.
Module/Topic
Module/Topic
- Handover and documentation
- Admission paperwork
- Terminology
- ISBAR
- Confidentiality
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial Zoom
This session is a discussion and Q&A related to the content required to address the learning outcomes of this unit.
Module/Topic
Module/Topic
- Mid stream urine vs ward test urine
- Wound swab
- Faecal specimen
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Quiz 2 opens on the 2nd of June at 0900 hrs & closes on the 6th of June at 1700 hrs.
Tutorial Zoom
Please ensure you have completed the weekly content and reviewed the PowerPoint before attending this session.
This session is a discussion and Q&A related to the content required to address the learning outcomes of this unit.
1 In-class Test(s)
Aim
This assessment aims to demonstrate your ability to perform basic maths and medication calculations and your understanding of medication safety.
Instructions
Before attending the residential school:
• Please test that your CQU Moodle login and password are working.
• Please follow the NURS11166 Moodle site steps to access preparatory resources for this quiz.
Please follow the steps on the NURS11166 Moodle site to access preparatory resources for this quiz. The invigilated online quiz will occur on Day 1 of your Health and Assessment in Nursing residential school.
Note: Students are advised to bring their own device (BYOD) for this assessment. If you are unable to bring your own computer, please discuss with the unit coordinators. Laptops are the preferred device as tablets or other electronic devices may not work as effectively for the purpose of this assessment.
Please follow the steps below to complete this invigilated online assessment task:
• You are completing an online quiz in Moodle. The quiz will assess your knowledge and understanding of performing basic maths, and medication calculations, and assess your understanding of medication safety.
• The invigilated online quiz will occur on Day 1 of your Health and Assessment in Nursing residential school.
• Access the quiz via the Assessment 1 portal on the NURS11166 Moodle site.
• The quiz consists of 20 questions. Each question is worth 1 mark.
• You have a maximum of 60 minutes to complete the quiz. You must complete the quiz in one sitting. Once you start the quiz, you must complete it in 60 minutes. The quiz will automatically close at the end of 60 minutes and will submit your result even if you have not finished.
• You can have a maximum of 3 attempts for the quiz. The highest result will be recorded as your grade.
• Once you have started the quiz, you cannot log out. Please do not refresh or reload your screen as this may close the quiz and record your result.
• If you have any technical issues let the teacher or unit coordinator/s know immediately. We will assist you with resolving the issue or refer you to TASAC for further assistance (toll-free phone number 1300 666 620).
Requirements
• You will have a maximum of three (3) attempts to obtain 100%. Please refer to the Coaching process for medication calculations and safety quiz should you require a 2nd or 3rd attempt. Failure to achieve 100% after three attempts may result in a Fail grade and you may not be able to progress to clinical placement.
• Computer access with a reliable internet connection. Please see the note above regarding types of electronic devices.
• An active (working) CQU Moodle login and password.
Results for the quiz will be available immediately after the attempt is complete.
Results for the quiz will be available immediately after the attempt is complete.
The quiz consists of 20 questions. You have a maximum of 60 mins to complete the quiz. The quiz will be completed using Moodle in an invigilated setting. You must achieve 100% to pass the quiz.
- Demonstrate and explain safe practice while assisting a person with their activities of daily living, using simulated modalities.
- Recognise unsafe environments and implement strategies to ensure safety.
2 Practical Assessment
Aim
The aim of this assessment is for you to demonstrate how your nursing practice aligns with the registered nurse standards for practice.
Instructions:
To undertake this assessment, you will participate in a simulation-based activity, demonstrating safe practice through the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. You will be provided an opportunity for three (3) attempts to pass this assessment and must engage in feedback and reflection before a reattempt. All attempts are conducted face-to-face during residential school.
Assessment Criteria
This practical clinical skills assessment will be based on the skills and theory you have covered during this unit. To attain a pass, you must satisfactorily complete all areas of the clinical skills assessment tool which can be found on the NURS11166 Moodle site.
Results returned
Results are available immediately after the practical assessment and you will be provided with constructive feedback from the assessors.
Submission
The teaching team will retain a photocopy of your marking criteria and provide you with the original copy. You are required to upload this to the Assessment Two submission area on the NURS11166 Moodle site within 72 hours of completing the assessment.
Assessment will be undertaken during on-campus classes.
Results will be available on the day of completion
This practical clinical skills assessment will be based on the skills and theory you have covered during your unit.
To attain a pass, you must satisfactorily complete all areas of the clinical skills assessment tool found on the NURS11166 Moodle site.
You must pass this assessment to pass the unit.
- Demonstrate and explain safe practice while assisting a person with their activities of daily living, using simulated modalities.
- Perform a holistic assessment of a person including the completion of appropriate documentation, using simulated modalities.
- Demonstrate the principles of the nursing process and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) decision-making framework (DMF) (2020), using simulated modalities.
- Apply the NMBA registered nurse standards for practice (2016) in the provision of evidence based nursing care, using simulated modalities.
- Recognise unsafe environments and implement strategies to ensure safety.
3 Online Quiz(zes)
Aim
The aim of this assessment is for you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the learning outcomes associated with the principles of the nursing process. Additionally, it aims to demonstrate proficiency in applying the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Decision-Making Framework (DMF) (2020) and the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016) in the context of delivering evidence-based nursing care.
Instructions
• You are required to attempt two (2) online quizzes.
• Quiz A will assess your knowledge and understanding of materials covered in Weeks 1–5. Quiz B will assess your knowledge of materials covered in weeks 1-12.
• Access the quiz via the Assessment tile portal on the Unit Moodle site. Quiz A consists of 30 questions consisting of multi-choice, true/false, drag and drop and fill in the word. Each question is worth 1 mark. Quiz B consists of 30 consisting of multi-choice, true/false, drag and drop and fill in the word.
• Each question is worth 1 mark.
• This is an open-book quiz. You can refer to your learning materials at any time during your attempt. However, students should be familiar with the content as time limits apply.
• You have a maximum of 60 minutes to complete Quiz A and 60 minutes to complete Quiz B.
• Quiz A must be completed in one attempt and Quiz B must be completed in one attempt.
• You are unable to leave the quiz and come back to it. The quiz will automatically close at the end of the allocated time of 60 minutes and will submit your result even if you have not finished.
• You have a maximum of ONE (1) attempt for both quizzes. With the possibility of a re-attempt once you have completed the last quiz in week 12.
• Please note: Only one opportunity for a re-attempt is allowed. Assessment Task Re-Attempt Guideline
• Once you have commenced your quiz, you cannot log out. Please do not refresh or reload your screen as this may close your quiz and record your result.
Note: If you have any technical issues let the unit coordinators know immediately. You are required to take a screenshot or photo of the issue and email it to the unit coordinators as soon as possible. We will assist you with resolving the issue or refer you to TaSAC for further assistance (toll-free phone number 1300 666 620.
Requirements
• Computer access with a reliable internet connection.
• Your Moodle login and password details.
• One piece of paper with mathematical formulas, one blank piece of paper, calculator (not a phone)
Submission
• You will complete this assessment online. Click submit at the end of the quiz, and your answers will be automatically submitted.
• Results for the quiz will be available immediately after the attempt is complete.
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Other
Quiz A opens: 00:01 hour (AEST) Monday 7th April 2025 (Week 5) Quiz A closes: 23:59 hour (AEST) Sunday 11th April 2025 (Weeek 5). Quiz B opens: 00:01 hour (AEST) Monday 2nd June 2025 (Week 12) Quiz B closes: 23:59 hour (AEST) Sunday 6th June 2025 (Week 12)
Results for the quiz will be available immediately after the attempt is complete.
You are permitted one (1) attempt at each quiz.
To pass each quiz, you must achieve a score of 60% or higher on each of the quizzes.
- Demonstrate the principles of the nursing process and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) decision-making framework (DMF) (2020), using simulated modalities.
- Apply the NMBA registered nurse standards for practice (2016) in the provision of evidence based nursing care, using simulated modalities.
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
