Author: kerryb1

DEU
Year 2B Bachelor of Nursing Students

Aim: To enable students to utilise knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective nursing practice for people with altered physical health, throughout the lifespan.

Weekly Progression Guidelines:
End of week 1 the student should –
Demonstrate or verbalise understanding of emergency procedures
Demonstrate a beginning level of understanding related to ward routine and the role of staff members.
Document appropriately (e.g. recordings/observations, begin note writing).
Begin to interpret contents of patient clinical file.
Be able to provide rational for nursing actions.
Initiate and establish effective communication with staff and patients.
Weeks (2–3)
Student to set appropriate learning goals. (Discussed with ALN/ CLN & Preceptor)
Manage a ‘light load’ of at least one/two patients and assess patients appropriately
With the RN plan patient care
Assist with the care of assigned RN’’s patients
Take direction from the RN
Document appropriately (e.g., recordings/observations, begin note writing).
Begin to link the underpinning pathophysiology
Report changes & or concerns.
At the end of week 3 / beginning of week 4 student should be managing a light load of two patients
Weeks (3- 4)
Student to set appropriate learning goals.( (Discussed with ALN/ CLN & Preceptor)
Continue as for weeks two and three
Manage a load of two patients, depending on complexity and ward & patient acuity in consultation with the ALN some areas may allocate students 3 patients.
Completes self-assessment and meets with Clinical Liaison Nurse & Academic Liaison Nurse to complete formative assessment. In conjunction with CLN & ALN develop an ongoing management plan.

Weeks 5-9 (after the break )
Demonstrates Delivery safe and effective patient care at year 2 part B level, (under supervision of an RN).
Sets appropriate learning goals and continues as for weeks (3-4)
Assess, plans and delivers safe nursing care to 3 patients appropriate for a year 2 student. (Acuity dependent some students may be able to manage 4 patients in week 9)
For each allocated patient student should complete a visual assessment of their patient using the following: An initial patient assessment form, and if required a comprehensive patient assessment form.
Shift planner/time table must be completed and students are to continue to document care in patients clinical notes.
Demonstrate application of theoretical knowledge to patient(s) care. (Links theory To Practice)
Communicates effectively & appropriately with members of the MDT .
Completes comprehensive assessment (s) as outlined in course booklet for portfolio when appropriate.
Becomes involved with patient education.
End of week 9 (student should be meeting competence at a year 2 part B level and have completed a minimum of 300 clinical hours)
Manage a moderate load (placement dependent) under supervision of RN.
Summative clinical assessment form undertaken.
Competence demonstrated by the student
Consistently: Assesses, plans, develops nursing interventions and evaluates patient care within a year 2 scope of practice (therefore meet ing the nursing council competencies as outlined on the 2B summative assessment form (white form)
Consistently: Practices within laws, codes and standards.
Consistently: Demonstrates application of theoretical knowledge to patient (s) care.
Consistently: Demonstrates application of pathophysiology knowledge to patient’s health concerns.
Actively participates in summative assessment and successfully meets clinical competencies as outlined on summative assessment form (based on Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies for Registered Nurses) and the BNNP602 course learning outcomes (outlined on course descriptor in front of course booklet).

KEY DEU MESSAGES FOR ALL STAFF WORKING
ALONGSIDE STUDENTS:
All staff in the DEU work with the students and share the
responsibilities of socialisation & teaching of the students.
Students will seek your feedback on their practice, please be honest with them.
All staff need to openly communicate with the CLN (Clinical Liaison Nurse) & ALN (Academic Liaison Nurse) on how the students are going.
CLN’s/ALN’s are responsible for completing all student assessments, hence why providing your ongoing student feedback is so important!
Staff should encourage peer teaching between students.
You are an amazing resource for the students, enjoy working with them!
Key Contacts:
CLN’s:
ALN:

For further information go to the DEU website
http://www.cdhb.health.nz/Hospitals-Services/Health-Professionals/DEU/Pages/default.aspx

Reviewed March 2016