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NURX 426 - Nursing - Gerontology (with NURX 405 - Health Assessment and Advanced Nursing Practice)

Title

Nursing - Gerontology

Code

NURX 426

EFTS

0.25

Points

30

Semester

Second Semester

 

Title

Health Assessment and Advanced Nursing Practice

Code

NURX 405

EFTS

0.25

Points

30

Semester

First Semester

Note NURX 426 (30 points) is run in conjunction with NURX 405 (30 points) comprising the PGCertHealSc endorsed in Nursing - Gerontology

NURX 405 Convenor

  • Dr Mary Jo Gagan

NURX 426 Convenor

  • Lorraine Ritchie

Eligibility

The applicant will:

  • Have registration as a nurse from a three year programme or course, congruent with the HPCA Act 2003
  • Hold a current Practising Certificate

Content

The student will apply theoretical learning within his / her practice context. Students will use practice experience to develop new or refine existing nursing knowledge within the specialty of gerontology nursing practice.

The programme develops clinical skill application and integrated knowledge at an advanced level in order to meet the competencies for advanced nursing practice (Nursing Council New Zealand, Framework for Post Registration Nursing Education, 2001).

NURX 426 Nursing - Gerontology comprises a practicum based on the application of a classification of objectives; attitudes, personal and interpersonal skills, the application of knowledge, high level problem solving skills and technical competence.

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Teaching Arrangements

Attendance in Christchurch for blocks of study-days is compulsory.

For dates contact Amanda Clifford: amanda.clifford@otago.ac.nz

Assessment

NURX 405

3 SOAP write-ups

15%

Case presentation and critique of diagnostic modality

40%

Clinical case study

45%

Submitted clinical log - Terms

NURX 426

Literature Review

40%

Case Study Analysis

30%

Reflective Accounts

30%

Contact for Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies

Amanda Clifford
Administrator
Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies
University of Otago, Christchurch
PO Box 4345
Christchurch
New Zealand
Tel +64 3 364 3850
Email nursingstudies.uoc@otago.ac.nz

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