School Of Nursing And MidwiferyMedical-Surgical Nursing 2Western Sydney University Unit Code: 400757.3
Discipline: GENERAL NURSING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Achievement of learning outcomes related to Year One nursing units as well as Medical Surgical Nursing 1 and Alterations in Nutrition Elimination and Sexuality units offered in Autumn Year 2 of the Bachelor of Nursing.
Incompatible Units
400055 Nursing Therapeutics 4
Prerequisite
400749 Nursing and Health Breakdown OR 400776 Introduction to Nursing Practice
Corequisite
400815 Alterations in Breathing, Work/Leisure and Mobility
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Restrictions on clinical practicum placements because of safety and professional issues dealing with the public. Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) and must have met Special Requirements for these courses.
About this Unit
This unit will elaborate on professional nursing concepts and practices that promote, maintain and support people who are experiencing health breakdown affecting breathing, work/leisure, sexuality and mobility.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have: 1). Submitted a Criminal Record Check form prior to 1 June 2010 or a Student Undertaking Form after 1 June 2010 and have applied for a National Police Certificate; 2). Students are required to complete a Working with Children Check leading to the issuance of a clearance number under the category of volunteer for some placements within The Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network. Students will need to: i. Access the Commission for Children and Young People website and complete an online application form to generate an application number, ii. Present an application number and identification to a NSW Motor Registry or Government Access Centre prior to issuance by mail of a Working with Children Check number, iii. Submit the letter with a valid Working with Children Check number to the School of Nursing and Midwifery to facilitate processing of a school placement if requested; 3). Adult Health Immunisation; 4). Workcover accredited Senior First Aid Certificate.