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Master of Nursing / Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science & Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science

Application for Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit

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(Please be sure you have received the faculty Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit Candidate Application Guide.) I am applying for cross credit or RPL for the courses ticked () below. MN8.400 Special Topic: Clinical Practicum MN8.401 Advanced Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning MN8.402 Advanced Pathophysiology for Health Professionals MN8.404 Advanced Practice for Disease Management MN8.405 Ethical Concepts and Legal Issues for Advanced Practice MN8.406 Advanced Practice to Support Child and Family Health MN8.407 Human Lactation, Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition MN8.408 Health Services Management MN8.409 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing/Midwifery Practice MN8.410 Advancing Specialty Practice MN8.411 Advanced Practice to Support Elder Health MN8.412 Advanced Practice in Critical Care Nursing MN8.413 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing MN8.414 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy MN8.416 Clinical Supervision in the Health Professions MN8.417 Advanced Diabetes Nursing MN8.418 Advanced Primary Health Care MN8.420 Advanced Practicum MN8.423 Operational Management for Health Services Unspecified Credit $75.00 fee enclosed: Cash Cheque

A non refundable administration fee of $75.00 is required for this application


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CROSS CREDITING/RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

APPLICATION FORM

COURSE NUMBER: MN8.400 TITLE: Special Topic: Clinical Practicum PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this course is to provide new registered nurses with the opportunity to advance their professional practice knowledge and skills within the clinical environment of their specific specialty area of practice. This course specifically focuses on specialist skills and knowledge of clinical processes, assessment, treatment modalities and evaluation of the care provided to their particular client group. LEARNING OUTCOMES

EVIDENCE PROVIDED (FACULTY CHECK)

On completion of this Course you will be able to demonstrate: 1. A systematic approach to examination and assessment of a patient/client 2. Advancing assessment skills and an ability to make informed judgements of

treatment and management, including associated pharmacological management.

3. Advancing practice competencies which include specific clinical skills required within the chosen specialty area of practice

4. A critical awareness of the benefits versus the risks of evidence-based treatments and utilize research and evidence-based practice guidelines within the practice environment.

5. A critical awareness of relevant epidemiology and an ability to critically analyse complex interrelated physiological syndromes and diseases pertaining to the acutely ill person within the chosen area of practice; identifying specific criteria for appropriate therapeutic interventions; and demonstrate advanced knowledge of management for such clients.

6. A strong understanding of and an ability to critically discuss models and frameworks and their application to practice.

7. A critical awareness of the range of skills and mechanisms required for effective communication with multidisciplinary teams within the healthcare setting.

8. Systematic strategies to support the emotional, environmental and psychosocial needs of the ill patient/client and their significant others / whanau

9. An ability to impart new learning to both junior and senior colleagues in clinical practice, and demonstrate effective mentoring and coaching skills.

10. Application of research awareness, reflective practice and critical analysis in the planning and evaluation of client care.

11. Interpretation and application of the political, ethical and social implications of care delivery in a multicultural and changing environments.

12. Critical analysis of strategic planning at local and national levels and the effects this has upon care delivery.

13. Demonstrate effective leadership and consultancy over complex situations, across settings and within a multidisciplinary setting.

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Applicant Name: Phone: Address: Document/describe how you have met the above purpose and learning outcomes, eg: course transcript, course outlines and detailed referee’s statement. (Please attach supporting evidence).

___________________________________________________________________________ Faculty Processing Date Received: Outcome: Credit recommended Recommendation/Rationale:

Programme Coordinator or Head of School: ________________________________ Signature

Forwarded to FAC: ________________________ Date Academic Recorded Updated Administration Manager: ___________________ Date: _________ Signature Filed student file: Date: ___________________

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APPLICATION FORM

COURSE NUMBER: MN8.401 TITLE: Advanced Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning PURPOSE STATEMENT: The course you will further develop your comprehensive interviewing, physical examination and diagnostic reasoning skills for advanced nursing practice. LEARNING OUTCOMES


1 Demonstrate skills necessary to complete a comprehensive physical examination. 2 Demonstrate facilitation of case study scenario to colleagues exhibiting the clinical

reasoning process 3 Build upon clinical reasoning and assessment skills and knowledge within practicum,

didactic and supervisorial venues 4 Critically evaluate own understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and

pharmacology required for an advanced assessment, and identify individual learning needs.

5 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the biophysical basis of health assessment, including the appropriate use of diagnostic investigations and their interpretation.

6 Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for developmental, socio-cultural, spiritual, mental/emotional, and cognitive assessment, and critically appraise theories underpinning assessments in these areas.

7 Demonstrate competent advanced diagnostic reasoning and planning, including collaboration with the client, client’s family and other health professionals.

8 Demonstrate advanced assessment skills with appropriate documentation, within specialty scope of practice.


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APPLICATION FORM

COURSE NUMBER: MN8.402 TITLE: Advanced Pathophysiology for Health Professionals PURPOSE STATEMENT: This course builds upon undergraduate study and the professional clinical knowledge embedded in practice. The course will explore complex adult and child disease processes in order to support advanced diagnostic reasoning for these client groups. This course assumes knowledge of normal physiological function and directs the student towards a progressive and more critical understanding of altered, complex health states. LEARNING OUTCOMES


1. Critically evaluate own understanding of pathophysiological processes and identify particular learning needs required to support individual practice.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiological processes which complement and inform advanced practice.

3. Critically reflect upon the pathophysiological pathways that underpin the practitioner's diagnostic reasoning for clients with complex illness.

4. Critically reflect upon the rapid advances in scientific knowledge, for example, areas of genetic therapy, and consider their implications for future diagnostic reasoning.

5. Analyse the relationship between normal physiology and pathological variances. 6. Interpret physiological responses to illness and treatment interventions.


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APPLICATION FORM

COURSE NUMBER: MN8.404 TITLE: Advanced Practice for Disease Management PURPOSE STATEMENT: This course provides an in-depth review of adult disease management, its impact on health care provision and the need for integrated care across all health disciplines and services. Students will reflect on disease management as a complete, rather than fragmented, approach to care, with an emphasis on risk assessment and early intervention that focuses on reducing morbidity in individuals with chronic illness.

Teaching and learning approaches in the course allow students to examine disease management from their own professional, clinical, contextual and service orientations, thus allowing them to develop clinical and professional leadership skills commensurate with their scope and level of clinical practice.

This course also forms part of Nurse Practitioner preparation for those students seeking endorsement with the New Zealand Nursing Council.

LEARNING OUTCOMES


On completion of this course the student will be able to: 1. Examine the global trends in disease presentation and management, identifying

the similarities and differences of these to the New Zealand context. 2. Examine the interrelatedness between acute and chronic disease processes and

their impact on service cost and provision. 3. Explore the cyclical relationship between chronic illness and the social

determinants of health and their impact on the individual, their family, the community and the nation.

4. Examine the essential role that primary health care plays in reducing the morbidity of chronic illness.

5. Understand the epidemiology of chronic illness across the lifespan with particular reference to younger adults and older adults as the two vulnerable populations affected by a changing trend in chronic illness.

6. Explore models of care that support long term care delivery. 7. Assess, plan and manage common clinical presentations using evidence based

frameworks to inform practice in the provision of integrated and individualised care within the legal, ethical and professional boundaries of practice.

8. Provide clinical leadership in evaluating, auditing and developing clinical policy that supports access, equity and quality of care in disease management within the New Zealand Health Care framework and the Treaty of Waitangi.

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COURSE NUMBER: MN8.405 TITLE: Ethical Concepts and Legal Issues for Advanced Practice PURPOSE STATEMENT: This course advances knowledge and understanding of ethical and legal principles associated with health care. Students explore questions and reflect on issues concerning the equity and appropriateness of health care services. LEARNING OUTCOMES


On completion of this course the student will be able to: 1. Apply historical perspectives to explore and critically analyse the roots and

traditions of ethics. 2. Identify and critique ethical theories, including cultural contexts. 3. Appraise assumptions and interpretations of ethical decision making models in

the health care setting. 4. Critically appraise current ethical issues related to the changing socio-political

environment in New Zealand. 5. Explore and critique strategies to resolve micro and macro ethical issues in

clinical practice. 6. Articulate an understanding of the ethical responsibilities of research. 7. Explore and define jurisprudence, procedural, substantive and constitutional

legal processes of New Zealand law related to health. 8. Analyse and critique the relationship between the law and the health care

practitioner. 9. Examine and demonstrate knowledge of specific laws that affect the health care

professions and practice. 10. Reflect on and critically analyse issues including liability, indemnity, injustices,

employment contracts and record keeping.


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APPLICATION FORM

COURSE NUMBER: MN8.406 TITLE: Advanced Practice to Support Child and Family Health PURPOSE STATEMENT: Advances in health care are initiating changes from an individual/person paradigm to the nursing care of families as a whole (Kaakinen et al., 2010). Arising from this starting point, this course draws on knowledge of the child/tamariki, youth/rangatahi and families/whānau. The child/youth within the family as the centre of health care will be examined and explored from a wide range of perspectives and disciplines. LEARNING OUTCOMES


Within the specialty scope of practice of child and family health the student will, at the completion of this course be able to: 1. Critically evaluate theory, demographic data and national and international

research with regard to how best an advanced practitioner can support the health of children/tamariki and their families/whanau.

2. Examine the biological, social, political and economic determinants that influence the health and well-being of children/tamariki and their families/whanau.

3. Critically discuss the many dimensions of culture as an essential component of child/tamariki and family/whanau health, with particular emphasis on the values underlying the Treaty of Waitangi.

4. Articulate the scope of advanced practice in relation to child/tamariki and family/whanau health, identifying key knowledge and skills required by the health professional seeking to provide leadership, advocacy and empowerment for families/whanau in relation to their health concerns, across the care continuum, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

5. Examine and critique research relevant to the health of children/tamariki and their families/whanau and demonstrate use of such evidence in innovative ways to improve health outcomes.

6. Demonstrate and role model collaborative expert practice, across settings, and within interdisciplinary environments, for children/tamariki and family/whanau with complex health needs, which include:

• employing advanced assessment skills • planning, providing and evaluating cost-effective care or service, in

response to actual or potential health problems • determining best practice strategies for treatment controls for

treatment management • taking prudent risks in problem-solving • rapidly anticipating situations • managing emergency and complex situations • applying critical thinking to practice issues and decisions • facilitating access to appropriate interventions or therapies • utilising appropriate health education and counselling strategies.

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7. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and protocols related to the health of children/tamariki and their families/whanau.

8. Demonstrate advanced understanding of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics as they relate to children/young people, and discuss special pharmacotherapeutic considerations for this population group.

9. Demonstrate effective collaboration and consultation with the child/tamariki, family/whanau and other health professionals in relation to accessing and prescribing interventions, appliances, treatments or medications

10. Critique ethical theory and apply it to ethical issues relevant to child/tamariki and family/whanau health in the practice area, nationally and globally.

11. Examine areas of practice and specific priority issues for health professionals in relation to the health of children/tamariki and their families/whanau, applying advanced practice skills to:

• respond to physical or psychological abuse of family/whanau members • support family/whanau members living with a disability • reduce the mortality and morbidity rates in children/tamariki • enhance the health of Mäori tamariki • respond to substance abuse amongst family/whanau members • provide education and support regarding nutrition • enhance sexual and reproductive health • reduce the incidence of communicable disease • enhance mental health amongst family/whanau members • support family members living with chronic disease.


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APPLICATION FORM

COURSE NUMBER: MN8.407

TITLE: Human Lactation, Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition

PURPOSE STATEMENT: This course develops theoretical and practical knowledge of breastfeeding, human lactation and infant nutrition to an expert level.

Practitioners are assisted to explore the context of breastfeeding, human lactation and infant nutrition in relation to historical and socio-cultural perspectives, anatomy and physiology, mother - baby dyad and other contemporary issues.

Practitioners completing this course would be capable of providing lactation education and environments that support breastfeeding, and infant nutritional support. LEARNING OUTCOMES


On completion of this course the student will be able to: 1. Articulate an awareness of the context of breastfeeding and human lactation,

globally from an historical and cultural perspective. 2. Explore the concept of cultural safety in advanced maternal and child health

care practice in contemporary New Zealand. 3. Describe and discuss the anatomic and biologic features of breastfeeding and

human lactation. 4. Discuss and critically analyse the nutritional needs of breastfeeding mother and

infants up to one year. 5. Identify current trends which may impact on optimal infant health. 6. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the benefits versus the risks that evidence

based therapeutic interventions have on breastfeeding and evaluate this information to translate it into practical and safe action.

7. Examine and critically analyse issues relating to promoting and sustaining the breastfeeding relationship between mother and baby.

8. Explore using research and articulate an analysis of contemporary issues surrounding breastfeeding, including legal and ethical implications from personal, national, and international perspectives.

9. Demonstrate innovation in developing an environment for a population group or setting which supports breastfeeding.

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APPLICATION FORM

COURSE NUMBER: MN8.408 TITLE: Health Services Management PURPOSE STATEMENT: The course is intended for those already working in health service management as well as those considering the possibility of a management role. It is anticipated that students participating in this course are able to apply their knowledge and skills to their chosen area of practice.

Students will be encouraged to identify and reflect upon the legal and regulatory requirements for health service management as well as the quality management ramifications arising from these.

LEARNING OUTCOMES


On completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Critically evaluate the term health service management, and how it synchronises

with the New Zealand health care scene. 2. Recognise the legal and regulatory boundaries that guide health

services management. 3. Critically analyse cultural and ethical issues associated with health

services. 4. Evaluate health funding policies and contracting systems. Demonstrate

competency in developing contractual arrangements and processes for access to funding.

5. Critically examine the issues around risk management, problem solving and quality systems within health services.

6. Demonstrate ability to develop a strategic plan for a selected health service, which will enable successful marketing of that service.

7. Articulate an appreciation of the complexity of Human Resource issues, including recruitment, selection, appraisal, and discipline. Develop strategies and policies to manage such complexities.

8. Critically reflect on interpersonal skills which will guide the manager toward the establishment of effective relationships.

9. Review the political forces and barriers underpinning the health care environment, and outline processes to lobby for change in a chosen health setting.

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APPLICATION FORM

COURSE NUMBER: MN8.409 TITLE: Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing / Midwifery Practice PURPOSE STATEMENT: This course aims to allow the student to develop a conceptual understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics by building a foundation of knowledge of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. This knowledge will underpin critical analysis of the impact of life stages and disease states on drug therapy and will be complemented by an understanding of drug safety issues. LEARNING OUTCOMES


On completion of this course, students will be able to;

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of legislation related to prescribing and the administration of medications.

2. Demonstrate the ability to link basic pharmacology with therapeutics.

3. Integrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology as it relates to drug therapy.

4. Identify the major drug classes used within their speciality area and apply advanced knowledge of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics to inform advanced clinical decision making.

5. Critically evaluate drug information sources including those relevant to complementary medicines and cultural practices.

6. Develop approaches to ensure safe selection, management, monitoring and review of drug therapy.

7. Actively promote the quality use of medicines using best practice standards.

8. Discuss drug therapies with clients/carers and other health professionals to ensure that informed decisions are made about prescribed and non-prescribed medications.


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APPLICATION FORM

COURSE NUMBER: MN8.410 TITLE: Advancing Specialty Practice PURPOSE STATEMENT: This course provides opportunities for participants to critically appraise and reflect upon individual and organisational health care provision, and to develop strategies for enhancing practice within a specialised area. LEARNING OUTCOMES


Students will demonstrate advancing knowledge and skills within their specialised area of practice, and will be able to:

1. Articulate their professional a scopes of practice and its advancement.

2. Demonstrate effective specialty practice knowledge, leadership and consultancy.

3. Critically analyse the impact that national and local health policies will have on health outcomes of a selected client group.

4. Contribute to health and socio-economic policies and professional practice at a local and national level.

5. Participate in developing strategies that will contribute to and challenge quality activities.

6. Identify opportunities for improved care or service delivery and resource utilisation, and act as a change agent as appropriate.

7. Demonstrate scholarly research inquiry into professional practice and clinical decision-making.

8. Develop strategies that will foster intra- and inter-professional collaboration.

9. Utilise relevant ethical guidelines, theory, and legislation to resolve ethical issues or dilemmas that arise in the practice arena.

10. Incorporate evidence based practice into professional practice decision-making.

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COURSE NUMBER: MN8.411 TITLE: Advanced Practice to Support Elder Health PURPOSE STATEMENT: This course recognises the diversity of the age group and the complex relationship between determinants of health, health status and well being. With the steady increase in the number of older people, and particularly frail elders, it is vital that advanced practitioners are able to assess, plan and deliver appropriate and evidence based services for this age group. The course examines the scope of independent/collaborative practice in relation to health promotion, maintenance and restoration of health, preventative care, rehabilitation and/or palliative care and encourages the generation of new approaches to the delivery of expert care in different settings. LEARNING OUTCOMES


1. Critically evaluate demographic data regarding implications for the advanced practitioner working to support elder well-being and health outcomes.

2. Examine the range of biological, social, cultural and economic determinants that influence the health and well-being of older people and kaumatua.

3. Analyse existing services that support older people in relation to their holistic health needs and look for opportunities for problem solving in creative and innovative ways.

4. Critically discuss the many dimensions of culture as an essential component of family/whanau health with particular emphasis on the values underlying the Treaty of Waitangi.

5. Articulate the scope of advanced practice in relation to supporting elder well-being.

6. Examine and demonstrate the ability to critique relevant research in relation to decision making and planning appropriate care or making recommendations to older people.

7. Demonstrate collaborative expert practice across settings and within interdisciplinary environments, in relation to older people including:

• using advanced assessment skills • planning, providing and evaluating cost effective care or service in response to

actual or potential health problems • determining best practice strategies for treatment controls for treatment

management • applying problem solving skills • rapidly anticipating situations • managing complex situations • applying critical thinking to practice issues/decisions • facilitating access to appropriate interventions or therapies • utilising appropriate health education strategies.

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8. Describe and demonstrate understanding of the law and regulations that apply to advanced practice and older people including critical analysis of NZ health policy and health funding.

9. Demonstrate advanced understanding of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics as they relate to older people and their needs, and discuss special pharmacotherapeutic considerations for elders.

10. Demonstrate effective collaboration and consultation with the client and other health professionals in relation to accessing and prescribing interventions, appliances, treatments or medications.

11. Demonstrate knowledge of current ethical issues related to the changing socio-political environment for older people in New Zealand.

12. Examine areas of practice where the advanced health practitioner can role model and demonstrate positive attitudes towards ageing as a normal stage of development, supporting continued independence and modelling expert skills within the clinical practice area and public arena.





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COURSE NUMBER: MN8.412 TITLE: Advanced Practice in Critical Care Nursing PURPOSE STATEMENT: This level 8 online course provides for specialist practice in critical care. The course explores essential theory underpinning practice that assists the registered nurse working in a critical care environment, to develop advanced practice knowledge and skills. Students will explore and critically analyze all aspects of the critical care environment that impact on patient care and professional practice. This includes clinical governance, multidisciplinary team collaboration and the legal and ethical issues related to the provision of care in a bioscience/technical situation. LEARNING OUTCOMES


On completion of this course, students will be able to; 1. Understand the comprehensive critical care environment across all health sectors. 2. Situate themselves within their context of practice, geographical position and

health care environment. 3. Identify their own professional practice within the critical care environment. 4. Articulate effective advanced practice in the provision of care for patients and

their families/whānau within the critical care environment. 5. Apply the technical and therapeutic interventions related to their critical care

practice area. 6. Apply the principles of evidence based practice to the care they provide. 7. Understand the socio-political and ethico-legal implications of care delivery in a

multicultural and changing critical care environment 8. Use research and best practice to reflect on their own levels of practice and skill. 9. Apply the knowledge of clinical governance to safe practice. 10. Understand the wider health care context that impacts upon critical care services. 11. Work within the New Zealand Health Care framework which includes the Treaty of

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COURSE NUMBER: MN8.413 TITLE: Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing PURPOSE STATEMENT: This course is designed to extend the clinician’s knowledge and skill to support the ongoing development of specialty and advanced practice. The course builds on a foundation of clinical experience, research consumership and theoretical understanding to advance knowledge, skill, delivery and contribution to the scope of mental health nursing. LEARNING OUTCOMES


1. Explore, utilise and critically analyse selected concepts derived from nursing theory, research and evidence-based practice, related to mental health nursing practice.

2. Develop and articulate a personal philosophy of care in relation to mental health nursing practice, and demonstrate an awareness of the impact of broader health policies and directions on specialty and advanced practice.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of therapeutic intervention and the utilisation of selected treatment modalities in the acute and community mental health settings.

4. Utilise practical skills in a range of commonly used assessment frameworks and selected nursing interventions in mental health nursing practice.

5. Identify and further develop knowledge, skill and personal attributes necessary to develop and promote therapeutic partnerships.

6. Practice within the guidelines of the New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses (NZCMHN) Standards of Practice for Mental Health Nursing in New Zealand and articulate the implications of these standards on professional nursing practice.

7. Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and public policy as it impacts on mental health nursing practice.

8. Discuss the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi and critically analyse the cultural and ethical issues associated with mental health nursing practice.

9. Critically examine the range of ethical and legal dimensions in psychiatric nursing practice.

10. Critically reflect on the skills required by both parties in undertaking effective clinical supervision.

11. Actively participate in professional clinical supervision. 12. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of psychopharmacology and its application and

treatment of mental health disorders. 13. Critically reflect on and discuss the lived experience of mental illness, and apply

recovery approaches in mental health nursing practice. 14. Identify and implement therapeutic interventions to assess and respond to

psychiatric emergencies.

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COURSE NUMBER: PG8.414 TITLE: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy PURPOSE STATEMENT: This level 8 online course provides for specialist practice in critical care. The course explores essential theory underpinning practice that assists the registered nurse working in a critical care environment, to develop advanced practice knowledge and skills. Students will explore and critically analyze all aspects of the critical care environment that impact on patient care and professional practice. This includes clinical governance, multidisciplinary team collaboration and the legal and ethical issues related to the provision of care in a bioscience/technical situation. LEARNING OUTCOMES


1. Critically examine key theoretical perspectives of CBT within a framework of relevant contemporary therapeutic models with particular emphasis on Ellis’ ‘Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy’ and Beck’s ‘Cognitive Therapy’.

2. Critically analyze research findings in relation to the application and effectiveness of CBT to special populations as well as to a broad range of issues, including: mental health problems, negative behavior patterns, interpersonal relational difficulties and achieving behavioral goals and life style changes.

3. Critically examine the impact of cultural and psychosocial influences within the family and community in relation to the choice of therapeutic approach. Special attention is placed on the needs of special populations and health inequalities found within the New Zealand health care system.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of key CBT practice principles as related to interdisciplinary health settings.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of research/evidence-based practice in the employment of CBT with selected clients.

6. Demonstrate the application of cultural safety principles in the practice of CBT.

7. Demonstrate specific CBT techniques covering cognitive, emotive, and behavioural strategies.

8. Examine the process of therapy and the implications for communication, consultation, and liaison with other members of the health care team.

9. Demonstrate effective communication, consultation, and liaison with members of the health care team, and other appropriate agencies.

10. Demonstrate knowledge of, and good practice in, medico-legal and ethical aspects of professional practice, especially as relates to CBT.

11. Demonstrate application of research findings to improve service delivery.

12. Participate in and demonstrate an understanding of professional supervision for role development.

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COURSE NUMBER: MN8.416 TITLE: Clinical Supervision in the Health Professions PURPOSE STATEMENT: Professional supervision is a formalised reflective practice. It provides for the sharing of experiences, particularly to surface conflicts, tensions and ethical issues in professional practice. It is an important process that supports the development and maintenance of high quality practice, both for health and social service professionals and for clients. This course assists the practitioner to develop knowledge and skills for professional supervision. It is also relevant for those participating in, or who want to understand the supervision process. LEARNING OUTCOMES


1. Critically examine the context, purpose, functions and tasks of clinical supervision. 2. Examine types and models of professional and clinical supervision, extents

and boundaries, supervision arrangements and styles. 3. Critically examine ethical issues, including, but not limited to, power, culture,

gender, the protection of the supervisee’s clients/patients and motivations for supervision and barriers to the process.

4. Demonstrate negotiation and writing of supervision contracts in which expectations of confidentiality, accountability and conflict resolution are clear.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of methods that facilitate supervisees’ professional development, identifying supervisees’ learning opportunities and building on supervisees’ strengths.


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COURSE NUMBER: MN8.417 TITLE: Advanced Diabetes Nursing PURPOSE STATEMENT: This course develops theoretical and practical knowledge of diabetes mellitus within a primary care framework to an expert level. Practitioners are assisted to explore the context of diabetes mellitus in relation to the impact of this disease on an international as well as an individual perspective. Contemporary issues in relation to pathophysiology, diagnosis, facilitating clients to reach target goals, and holistic strategies to improve outcomes and prevent comorbidities will be discussed. Practitioners completing this course would be capable of providing diabetes education and therapeutic environments that support the patient/whanau with diabetes as well as primary prevention for the community. LEARNING OUTCOMES


On completion of this course the student will be able to: 1. Critically evaluate theory, demographic data and relevant research to identify best

practice in the prevention, management and care of individuals, families/whanau and communities in relation to diabetes mellitus.

2. Critically examine the biological, social, political and economic determinants that influence the health and well-being of individuals, their families/whanau and communities.

3. Critically discuss the spiritual and cultural components of delivering diabetes services in prevention, care and education for the individual, family/whanau and communities.

4. Articulate the scope of advanced practice in providing leadership, advocacy and empowerment to individuals, families/whanau and communities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies.

5. Critically appraise relevant legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and protocols related to the health of communities and diabetes prevention, and care of individuals, family/whanau living with diabetes and demonstrate their use in improving health outcomes and quality of care.

6. Critically discuss understanding of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics as they relate to persons with diabetes, and discuss special pharmacotherapeutic considerations for this population group.

7. Examine and critically evaluate the effective use of a collaborative and partnership approach with the individual, family/whanau, health professionals and other non medical persons in relation to providing appropriate interventions, treatments, education and behavioural change strategies in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

8. Critically discuss ethical issues relevant to diabetes management and delivery of care.

9. Demonstrate the application of advanced skills in the assessment, monitoring, treatment and education of individuals with diabetes.

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COURSE NUMBER: MN8.418 TITLE: Advanced Primary Health Care PURPOSE STATEMENT: This course assists the health professional working in primary health, or who is particularly interested in primary health, to develop advanced practice knowledge and skills in primary health care Students will reflect on, and critically analyse the theoretical basis of primary health care, with a strong focus on rural health. It is expected that health professionals who complete this course will have developed necessary understandings and skills to influence health outcomes locally. LEARNING OUTCOMES


1. Explore international principles of primary health care; and critically evaluate primary health care and its relationship to health.

2. Demonstrate a strong understanding of and an ability to critically discuss models and frameworks and their application to practice.

3. Examine and evaluate issues in rural health and explore ways to improve health outcomes for those receiving care from rural health practitioners

4. Critically discuss the New Zealand Ministry of Health Primary Health Care background documents and their application in practice, e.g.:

- He Korowai Oranga – Maori Health Strategy

- New Zealand Health Strategy - New Zealand Disability Strategy - Primary Health Care Strategy 5. Articulate the scope of advanced practice in relation to primary health care,

identifying key knowledge and skills required by the health professional seeking to provide leadership, advocacy and empowerment for clients in relation to their health concerns, across the care continuum, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

6. Explore strategies to enhance advanced health professional’s contribution to primary healthcare, and to reducing inequalities in health

7. Demonstrate and role model collaborative expert practice, across settings, and within interdisciplinary environments, for clients with complex health needs, which include:

♦ employing advanced assessment skills ♦ planning, providing and evaluating cost-effective care or

service, in response to actual or potential health problems ♦ determining best practice strategies for treatment

management ♦ rapidly anticipating situations ♦ managing emergency and complex situations

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♦ applying critical thinking to practice issues and decisions ♦ facilitating access to appropriate interventions or

therapies ♦ utilising appropriate health education and counselling

strategies. 8. Demonstrate advanced understanding of pharmacodynamics and

pharmacokinetics as they relate to clients in the primary health setting, and discuss special pharmacotherapeutic considerations for this population group.

9. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the needs of a primary health care community

10. Demonstrate collaborative and innovative practice by responding to an identified community need, working with pertinent primary health care team members, and developing a project relevant to community needs assessment.

11. Critically examine systematic reviews of primary health nursing effectiveness, and demonstrate a beginning understanding of approaches to evaluation of primary health care interventions.

12. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and protocols related to the health of patients within a primary health care setting

13. Demonstrate translation of health policies to achieve effectiveness and equity within a primary health care community.


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APPLICATION FORM

COURSE NUMBER: MN8.420 TITLE: Advanced Practicum PURPOSE STATEMENT: This course is the ‘capstone’ course in the Master of Nursing Nurse Practitioner pathway. Nurse Practitioner students work closely with mentors to achieve the Nursing Council of New Zealand’s competencies for the Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice. This course is conducted over one year and aims at consolidating the skills that students require for work in advanced clinical practice. Students will work with mentors in the clinical environment, focusing on refining and enhancing those skills that are essential for their area of practice. Working with the competency standards appropriate for their area of practice, students will develop a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates their advanced clinical ability and addresses the required competency standards for their practice. Academic mentorship and clinical supervision will combine to assist the student in practice, utilising EIT Online activities and tutorials, face to face academic contact, and learning in practice. Seminars and workshops focusing on clinical practice will be planned throughout the course. LEARNING OUTCOMES


Within their individual areas of specialty practice, on completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Practice with the clinical model most suited to their practice area in the

provision of comprehensive health care to clients and population groups. For Nurse Practitioners this will be in accordance with the New Zealand Nursing Council Competency Standards for Nurse Practitioners.

2. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability to the level of practice based on the clinical, legal and ethical standards in that practice.

3. Manage care within a range of complex and changing clinical situations and environments.

4. Demonstrate integration of knowledge for advanced practice, including anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, and integrates this knowledge into client-specific plan of care.

5. Demonstrate their ability so work within a multidisciplinary team to provide the most appropriate care for the clinical presentation, inclusive of client/patient rights, situation and needs.

6. Establish therapeutic relationships with the client or population group that recognises and respects cultural identity, social and clinical factors.

7. Monitor and audit practice, ensuring contemporary and evidence based clinical and professional quality in practice.

8. Contribute to clinical and professional practice through research, audit, leadership and mentoring activities.

9. Demonstrate the use, implications, contra-indications and interactions of prescription medications with regard to age-related implications and with regard to the use of medication in combination, and with alternative/traditional/complementary medicine and over-the-counter medications/appliances.

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10. Demonstrate their ability to work within the regulatory framework

associated with prescribing; and prescribe and administer interventions, appliances, treatments and medications within legislation, codes, specialty area of practice, and according to established prescribing process and guidelines.

11. Demonstrate the integration of health promotion, illness prevention and health teaching, specific to cultural and developmental needs of client/community.

12. Critically examine the broader context of the practice environment, reflecting on political, ethical and socio-economic factors.

13. Develop at a local and national level, involvement and influence in policy which impacts on the profession and health matters.





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COURSE NUMBER: MN8.423 TITLE: Operational Management for Health Services PURPOSE STATEMENT: This course is intended for those already working in health service management as well as those considering the possibility of an operational management role. The course provides an overview of current operational management practices that are relevant to Health Services. Students participating in this course will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a critical way to their chosen area of practice. The course consists of several key areas in operational management. It provides the opportunity for the health professional to critically discuss and appraise operational management in health services. This course requires the health professional to reflect upon, evaluate and record their personal journey of development in operational health management practices and processes. LEARNING OUTCOMES


On completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Critically discuss key aspects of operational management in health services. 2. Demonstrate understanding of and the ability to critically discuss quality

principles and tools for quality management in health services. 3. Critically evaluate relevant audit procedures and critically defend using

audits to improve a system. 4. Specify the requirements for a project and then monitor and control the

project, using project management techniques and tools. 5. Critically evaluate the strategic challenge of managing performance and

utilise strategies and policies to manage the performance of staff in accordance with an organisation in the health sectors strategies and plans.

6. Critically assess recruitment and selection methods and techniques and develop a strategic employment process and policies which meet an organisation’s need for human resources in the health sector.

7. Critically examine and analyse financial statements in the health sector. 8. Critically examine budgeting in the health sector and demonstrate an

understanding of situations unique to this sector.

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