NUR1112 Fundamental skills and knowledge for nursing and midwifery practice 1

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Identify and describe the normal structure and function of body systems including basic biochemistry and homeostasis as they affect health across the lifespan;

2. 2

   Describe the normal structure and function of cells and tissues, and the associated nursing and midwifery practice considerations;

3. 3

   Describe the normal structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems, the cardiovascular and respiratory systems as they pertain to a systematic health assessment;

4. 4

   Identify and apply the principles of accountable documentation in the recording of systematic health assessment data;

5. 5

   Outline the principles of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics necessary for safe medication administration;

6. 6

   Apply knowledge of the nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems in the measurement and documentation of vital signs and undertaking an ECG;

7. 7

   Outline the supporting evidence for fundamental nursing and midwifery skills.

8. 8

   Demonstrate satisfactory performance of fundamental nursing and midwifery skills including assessment of vital signs.