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    Overview

    Completion of an in-depth case study demonstrating application of nursing frameworks and integration of theory, research and practice.

    Drawing on clinical experience to demonstrate mastery of subject matter and professional practice, students will evaluate aspects of nursing care to develop quality initiatives for health outcomes and recommendations to innovate and improve current practice. Students will undertake the clinical elective (NURS 504) in tandem with this paper.

    About this paper

    Paper title Integration of Nursing Theory and Practice
    Subject Nursing
    EFTS 0.125
    Points 15 points
    Teaching period 1st Non standard period (23 January 2024 - 8 November 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,492.13
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    NURS 447, NURS 501, NURS 502, NURS 503
    Corequisite
    NURS 504
    Limited to
    MNSc
    Eligibility
    An undergraduate degree in any discipline with at least three years' full-time study and a B average in the final two years of the degree.
    Contact

    chris.moir@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Dr Chris Moir

    Paper Structure
    NURS 504 will be undertaken concurrently with this paper.
    Teaching Arrangements
    The student will have an academic supervisor (10 hours) but is expected to work independently to develop their case study.
    Textbooks

    No textbooks required.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    At successful completion of the paper students will be able to:

    1. Critically analyse and then utilise a theoretical framework to collaboratively assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of an individual, family/whānau or community
    2. Incorporate teaching and learning principles relevant to an individual, family/whānau or communities
    3. Appraise research and other appropriate information, including national guidelines, policy and protocols, and integrate findings into the care of an individual, family/whānau or communities and current professional practice
    4. Demonstrate appropriate cultural safety, competency and literacy in their interactions with an individual, family/whānau or community that ensure optimal outcomes
    5. Practise collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members in partnership with an individual, family/whānau or communities to provide appropriate health care
    6. Demonstrate the ability to identify ethical issues in practice, to evaluate and synthesise evidence as a basis for addressing the issues, and work in partnership with others to formulation solutions
    7. Critique the constraints and opportunities of care delivery and determine effective resource utilisation
    8. Synthesise knowledge gained in theoretical and clinical areas with research evidence to devise and present a proposal for improvement in health care

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (23 January 2024 - 8 November 2024)

    Location
    Christchurch
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Moodle
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