Course description

This course introduces students to the role of first level practitioner in a specialty practice area with the aim of developing the registered nurse standards for practice, in addition to students displaying UQ graduate attributes in their practice. The course aims to develop in graduates an awareness & understanding of health issues, cultural values & diversity pertinent to the nursing speciality area. Students should have an opportunity to apply & build upon the theoretical concepts learned in foundations of nursing practice in previous semesters & in their concurrent clinical practice course. The legal & ethical issues associated with providing care for patients with health issues in the specialty practice area will be covered. Students will learn the prevalence & risk factors for a range of health issues identified by population based studies & will learn about strategies which may be implemented by communities to promote the health of individuals. NB. Enrolment in this course in Summer Semester is by departmental consent - contact the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work for permission.

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