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Integrating The Pcc4u Modules Into A New Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum: The Unda –Sydney Experience, John Ramjan, Catherine Costa, Louise Hickman, Jane L. Phillips Jan 2010

Integrating The Pcc4u Modules Into A New Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum: The Unda –Sydney Experience, John Ramjan, Catherine Costa, Louise Hickman, Jane L. Phillips

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Introduction (from Power Point Presentation)

Why integrate palliative care concepts into an undergraduate nursing course?

- Do generalist nurses need this specialist knowledge?

- Why not a single, discreet palliative care unit?

- When should these concepts be introduced?


Sustainability Of Future Professionals, Selma Alliex Jan 2010

Sustainability Of Future Professionals, Selma Alliex

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As educators it is our responsibility that we not only teach our students sustainability strategies but also practices to sustain them in a world that is ever changing. This study addresses the theme of this conference because it deals with teaching students strategies to equip themselves with practices that will impact on their role as professionals. This pilot study aimed to assess effectiveness of a 3 week self-care intervention program from the perspective of 3rd year nursing students at the University of Notre Dame Australia. The methodological approach underpinning the study was Descriptive and the students were engaged as active …


Videoing As A Teaching And Learning Tool In An Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum, Selma Alliex, Karen Clark-Burg, Annie Das Jan 2009

Videoing As A Teaching And Learning Tool In An Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum, Selma Alliex, Karen Clark-Burg, Annie Das

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This conference addressed a range of critically important themes related to nursing education. It was designed to bring together nursing educators from across the globe, who are proactive in providing innovative educational practice to meet the changing needs of nursing; nursing students and healthcare personnel.


Perceptions Of External Stakeholders Regarding The Development Of Clinical Governance: A Western Australian Perspective, Heather Gluyas, Selma Alliex Jan 2008

Perceptions Of External Stakeholders Regarding The Development Of Clinical Governance: A Western Australian Perspective, Heather Gluyas, Selma Alliex

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The current context of healthcare delivery is one that emphasises patient safety and high quality care. This focus on patient safety within the health industry has lead to the widespread adoption of the term clinical governance. Clinical governance has two aspects. Firstly, this term describes the systems and processes that a health agency has in place to detail accountability and responsibility for patient safety. Secondly, the term clinical governance also encompasses the mechanisms used to monitor and measure patient outcomes to ensure optimum quality care (Balding, 2005).

The growing awareness of the vulnerability of patients to safety related incidents was …