A Guide for International Nursing Students in Australia and New Zealand - E-Book

Please note that this eBook does not include the DVD accompaniment. If you would like to have access to the DVD content, please purchase the print copy of this title. This new book is an essential resource for overseas nurses and international students studying nursing in Australia and New Zealand. It provides clear, concise information about health care and nursing practice in our region, and assists the reader to develop essential communication skills for practice. Front Cover A Guide For International Nursing Students In Australia and New Zealand Copyright Page Contents Foreword Preface to the student Acknowledgments About the author Contributors 1 Study skills 1 Studying in Australia and New Zealand Learning objectives Key terms Understanding the teaching–learning environment Teaching–learning modes Teaching–learning methods and skills Problem-based learning (PBL) Critical thinking Clinical reasoning Evidence-based practice (EBP) Principle-based teaching and principle-based learning Self-directed learning (SDL) Reflection Information literacy Role of the teacher Role of the student Academic honesty Study skills In class Preparation Listening Taking notes Asking questions Self-directed study Revision Completing assessment tasks and homework Examination/test preparation Stress management Chapter highlights Self-test questions References Recommended reading 2 Improving your English Learning objectives Key terms English language proficiency testing Types of English Improving your English Chapter highlights Self-test questions Recommended reading 2 Nursing in Australia and New Zealand 3 Healthcare systems Learning objectives Key terms Healthcare systems The Australian population and demographics The Australian healthcare system Rights and responsibilities for Australian healthcare consumers The New Zealand population and demographics The New Zealand health and disability system Rights and responsibilities for New Zealand healthcare consumers Models of healthcare in Australia and New Zealand The Western biomedical approach to health Primary healthcare Other approaches to health Healthcare services in Australia and New Zealand Levels of care: primary, secondary and tertiary care Needs and locations: acute, subacute, residential and community care Health focus Public and private services Specialised health services Indigenous health in Australia and New Zealand Blood services Rural and remote area services in Australia Health professionals in Australia and New Zealand Registration of health professionals Terminology associated with health professionals Medical Nursing (see Ch 4) Paramedics Dental Allied health Indigenous health workers Natural therapists (natural/alternative/complementary medicine practitioners) Non-professionals Chapter highlights Self-test questions References Recommended reading 4 Nursing in Australia and New Zealand Learning objectives Key terms Nursing in Australia and New Zealand Contexts for nursing in Australia and New Zealand Roles of nurses in Australia and New Zealand Nursing workloads in Australia and New Zealand Nursing in Australia Regulation of nursing in Australia Types of nurses in Australia Nursing education in Australia Professional nursing organisations and resources in Australia Nursing in New Zealand Regulation of nursing in New Zealand Types of nurses in New Zealand Nursing education in New Zealand Professional nursing organisations and resources in New Zealand References Chapter highlights Self-test questions References 5 Nursing standards and competencies Learning objectives Key terms Nursing standards and competencies in Australia Nursing regulation, standards and competencies Code of Ethics Code of Professional Conduct National Competency Standards History Purpose and applications Registration and competence Defining competence Cultural competence Structure of the National Competency Standards Required resources Nursing standards and competencies in New Zealand Nursing regulation, standards and competencies Code of Conduct Competencies for nurses History Purpose and applications Registration and competence Defining competence Cultural competence Structure of the competencies Required resources Self-test questions Chapter highlights References Recommended reading 6 Cultural safety in New Zealand nursing practice Learning objectives Key terms Defining culture About New Zealand Nursing in New Zealand The Treaty of Waitangi Biculturalism Cultural safety Cultural safety practices for Maori Personal reflections on cultural safety Chapter highlights Self-test questions References 3 The language of health care 7 Overview of language in healthcare Learning objective Key terms Formal and informal language Informal idioms Jargon Chapter highlights Self-test questions References 8 Informal language in healthcare Learning objective Colloquialisms States of health or illness, including levels of energy Tiredness Feeling moderately well Feeling well Feeling physically fit Feeling physically unfit Appearing unwell Feeling physically unwell Mentally unwell Lacking in intellect Additional colloquialisms Emotions and emotional states Happiness Depression Anger Feeling unsettled (uneasy) Regret Anxiety Flustered Agitation/frustration Annoyance or irritation Disbelief Overconfidence Defiance To no longer care To forget about things (deliberately) (i.e. denial) Feeling alien and/or out of place Additional colloquialisms Drug and alcohol-related terms Smoking Cigarettes Drinking Hotel Affected by alcohol To give up using drugs or alcohol Affected by drugs in general Additional colloquialisms Body parts Head Heart Breasts Penis Testicles Scrotum Specific injuries/conditions related to body parts Additional colloquialisms Body functions Breathing Faeces and defecation Diarrhoea Constipation Urine and urination Toileting To look at something To sit down To vomit Pregnancy To fall asleep/be sleeping Overweight Menstruation Having many children Flatulence Death Sensations Pain Numbness Muscular tension Hunger Thirst Additional colloquialisms People and relationships Husband Wife Relatives Women 'Rough' people Additional colloquialisms Health professionals Psychiatrist Doctor Additional colloquialisms Developmental stages Children Adolescence Older people Additional colloquialisms Absence (due to illness or not) To miss work To miss school Additional colloquialisms Miscellaneous Difficult situation To be reprimanded To be misled To misunderstand To finish To leave To complain To relax To insist To like another person Working hard Lazy Clothes Not wearing uniform Underwear Rural areas Cities or metropolitan areas Food Bad smell Additional colloquialisms Phrasal verbs Additional phrasal verbs Chapter highlights Self-test questions References 9 Healthcare jargon Learning objectives Key terms Terminology Abbreviations Acronyms Chapter highlights Self-test questions Recommended reading 4 Communicating in nursing 10 Verbal communication Learning objectives Key terms Verbal communication Purpose of verbal communication Principles of verbal communication Forms of communication Verbal communication in nursing practice Therapeutic communication Improving your verbal communication Chapter highlights Self-test questions References Recommended reading 11 Documentation Learning objectives Key terms Documentation: principles and practices Purpose of documentation Legal requirement Communication Contribution to care by various disciplines Quality management, research and funding Types of documents Legal implications of documentation Principles of documentation The 24-hour clock Writing in nursing practice Documenting styles Narrative writing Documenting by exception Documenting in nursing care plans Documenting in clinical/critical pathways 'Nursing writing' Improving your documentation Chapter highlights Self-test questions References 5 Clinical placement 12 Preparing for clinical placement Learning objectives Key terms Clinical placement Purposes Schedules Settings Models for teaching, supervision and support Preparation for clinical placement Educational institution requirements and expectations Clinical teacher's requirements and expectations Clinical placement facility requirements and expectations Learning requirements and expectations Chapter highlights Self-test questions References Recommended reading 13 During clinical placement... Learning objectives Key terms The student nurse on clinical placement Arrival Presentation Introductions Orientation Supervision and education Patient allocation Absenteeism Managing unexpected events Leaving the ward Caring for patients Responsibility and accountability Knowing and doing Clinical skills Clinical skills in your scope of practice Supervision by a registered nurse Abiding by the law Performance versus competence Additional clinical skills The nursing process Time management Reflection Assessment of competency during clinical placement Competency assessment tools Assessing competence Meeting competency standards Chapter highlights Self-test questions References Recommended reading 6 Employment 14 Preparing for employment Learning objectives Key terms Applying for a job Finding a job Positions and conditions Job applications Writing an application letter Preparing a curriculum vitae Providing references Preparing for an interview Before the interview Presentation and conduct Interview formats Interview questions After the interview Chapter highlights Self-test questions Recommended reading 7 Learning activities for use with CD Nursing conversations Introduction Social conversation Admission interview Performing clinical skills Mobilising and positioning a patient Reporting information Referral Patient education Discharge Concluding conversation Nursing handovers Morning shift Advanced learning activities Afternoon shift Advanced learning activities Index Back Cover