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NURS511 – Matauranga Whakahangai - He Tuapapa/Knowledge for Practice - Foundation

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Module code
NURS511
Module title
Matauranga Whakahangai - He Tuapapa/Knowledge for Practice - Foundation
Prescription
To develop the knowledge and skills essential for beginning nursing practice.
Programmes
  • HL0902
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
  • Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
Total learning hours
150
Resources required
Teaching and Learning Strategy
May include: Project-based Learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices.Methods may include workshops and practical classes, tutorials, case-based learning, inquiry-based learning, group activities & discussion, supported online learning, practice simulation.
Learning Outcomes
1. Apply foundational hauora and nursing assessment knowledge across the lifespan to support safe, person- and whanau-centred care.
2. Demonstrate safe, ethical, and culturally responsive nursing practice in a simulated learning environment .
3. Practice whakawhanaungatanga and manaakitanga in a simulated environment to develop communication skills and build therapeutic relationships.
Content
Privacy and confidentiality
Technology in healthcare
Hauora models of care
Essential nursing skills
Introduction to medication management and drug calculations
Personal Awareness/Safety/Wellbeing/Trauma
Introduction to infection prevention and control
Theory and skills required to undertake a systematic hauora assessment across the lifespan.
Whakawhanaungatanga
Therapeutic relationships

Hauora is a Maori concept of well-being, which encompasses the physical, mental and emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health, and is recognised by the World Health Organisation.
Assessment Criteria
The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. To pass this module, students must meet all learning outcomes and gain a minimum mark of 50% in each component.
Learning and Teaching Resource
An extended reading list will be supplied by the academic staff member at the commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.