Handbook

Students undertaking this subject will develop the ability to apply primary health care principles to their nursing practice. Students will explore concepts of health and wellness and develop health assessment skills that can be used in a broad range of health care contexts, with communities and clients across the lifespan. This subject will develop knowledge and skills necessary for safe practice, therapeutic communication, assessment and screening throughout the lifespan. Students will be introduced to concepts of culturally safe care; work, health and safety (WHS) and the legal implications of nursing care. Students will be introduced to a simulated clinical environment (including a 4 day intensive for students enrolled in distance education) to develop basic assessment skills.