Advanced concepts ofcosmetic nursing (310)Unit Outline (UO)Unit Outline 1Advanced concepts in cosmetic nursingContentsIntroduction 2Purpose of study ..2Learning outcomes .2Workload and prescribed text ..3Workload .3Prescribed text .3Content of this Unit 3Unit requirements 3Assessment Submission ..3Assessment Self-Plagiarism 4Confidentiality and privacy 4Important notice .5Assessment 1: Contributions to online discussions 5Assessment criteria 6Assessment 2: Essay .6Assessment criteria 6Assessment 3: Case analysis .7Assessment criteria 7Assessment 4: Laser/IPL module .7Appendix ..8Billy .8Marissa .8Unit Outline 2Unit OutlineThis is your Unit Outline ? use this book to review the Unit content, workload andassessments. You are advised to keep a copy of your Unit Outline (UO) for usewhen applying for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) at other higher educationsector institutions.IntroductionWelcome to Advanced concepts in cosmetic nursing (310).Please read this Unit Outline carefully because it contains important informationabout the Unit.You should also be familiar with the Australian College of Nursings (ACN) Studentmanagement policy because it contains important information about proceduresfor overall student progression, grievances and appeals.This policy is available on the ACNs e?learning platform CNnect. Available at:http://cnnect.acn.edu.auPurpose of studyThis unit of study analyses the advanced role of the cosmetic nurse. Professionaland ethical responsibilities related to cosmetic practice are explored, including theuse of social media and advertising. Psychological and social factors relating tocosmetic procedures are explored throughout the consultation and assessmentprocess. Advanced cosmetic nursing practice is evaluated, and management oftreatment complications and emergencies are examined. This subject has a 40clinical placement component.Learning outcomesOn successful completion of this Unit it is anticipated you will be better able to: examine the role of the cosmetic nurse and the implications for future practice evaluate advanced nursing management strategies associated with cosmeticprocedures analyse the social and psychological factors that impact on clients undergoingcosmetic procedures discuss the assessment and management of treatment complications andemergencies.Unit Outline 3Workload and prescribed textWorkload WorkloadMode of studyAsynchronous online learningPre?/co?requisites308Weeks in term10 weeksTotal workload in hours/week15 hours/weekHours per Unit150 hoursClinical placement hours40 hoursUnit credit points6 credit pointsPercentage of total course workload25% Prescribed textThere is no prescribed text for this subject.Content of this Unit Content headingsTheme 1: The cosmetic nurse in practiceTheme 2: Social and psychological factors in cosmetic nursingTheme 3: Advanced cosmetic nursing practice Unit requirementsTo successfully pass this Unit you must: maintain patient confidentiality and privacy contribute meaningfully to all compulsory online discussions complete all assessments you must obtain an overall pass grade in this subjectAssessment Submission All written assessments are to be submitted in Microsoft WORD or MicrosoftWORD compatible format, unless otherwise stated. All other formatting should be as per the ACNs Student guidelines published onCNnect.Unit Outline 4 All written assessments are to be submitted electronically to CNnect via theTurnitin portal. Your marked assessment will be available from the Turnitin portal. Access the Student Support Centre in CNnect for information on submitting yourassessment and locating your marked assessment. Only one resubmission per assessment item will be permitted.Assessment Self-PlagiarismStudents are not permitted to reuse or copy their own work, given self?plagiarism(or recycling work) is a form of academic misconduct. Plagiarism is not confined tofailing to give credit to someone elses work but also includes failing to give creditto your past self.This means that students are not permitted to copy their own work, either in partor in whole, and submit for assessment: In any ACN Unit, based on an assessment that was either currently or previouslysubmitted in this or any other ACN subject. In any ACN Unit, based on an assessment that was either currently or previouslysubmitted at another education provider. To another education provider, based on assessment that was either currentlyor previously submitted in any ACN Unit. If repeating an ACN Unit.In cases where a Unit is repeated, a new assessment item must be submitted ORthe student may request to transfer a grade awarded to a previously completedassessment, pending ACN approval.Confidentiality and privacyAll students completing an ACN Unit must be aware that the Privacy Act 1988 andthe Australian Privacy Principles (2014) Chapter 6 use of disclosure of personalinformation limits the use and disclosing of a clients health information for theprimary purpose for which it was collected, or for another purpose provided theclient consents.This means when accessing a clients clinical records, either on clinical placementor for the purpose of an assessment item, you are required to gain consent, or inthe case of minors, gain consent from a parent or guardian.Unit Outline 5It is essential that client confidentiality is guaranteed. The client must not beidentifiable by name or any other information in your discussion. Infringement ofconfidentiality will result in an unsatisfactory grade/fail.Important noticeAs of the beginning of July 2020 term all assessment items must be referencedusing APA style. This is to enable students to use referencing software to completetheir work.The required readings on the CNnect page have already been converted to APA andyou can learn more about how to reference in APA style in the Writing andReferencing Centre.Assessment
1: Contributions to online discussionsWeighting: 10%The purpose of this assessment is to encourage you to engage with the subjectmaterials and communicate and network with other students. This process willassist you to construct meaning from the subject content and to apply andintegrate the concepts and principles in the context of your clinical practice.Details about the online discussions is on CNnect. Please check this at thebeginning of your subject.Your postings to the online discussion should reflect your understanding of thesubject material and your own context.Some of the ways that you can contribute to online discussion include: responding to questions posed by the tutor posing questions of your own to the group expressing your own opinions or observations, where possible, link youropinions to the readings in this subject comment on or seek clarification of another students posting posting a question aimed at furthering the groups discussion.It is expected that you will contribute to each online discussion and contribute tothe postings of other students. Your contributions to the online discussions willform a part of the assessment required for this subject.ACN aims to develop a safe and secure online learning environment where you canfreely participate in discussions. Your educator respects your rights toconfidentiality and expects you to respect the confidentiality of other students.Unit Outline 6Remember that patient confidentiality applies to these discussions and discussionof other sensitive matters requires discretion.Online Discussion Question 1a: credentialing for cosmetic nursesOnline Discussion Question 1b: cannula versus needle debateAssessment criteriaIn order to pass this assessment, you are required to: make at least one meaningful post to each theme/question posted for theonline forum make at least two to three meaningful posts to other students in each onlineforumIf you follow these two steps you will be given the whole 10% for this assessment, ifyou do not follow all the steps you will receive no marks at all.Assessable online forums are graded using achieved/not yet achieved criteria.Assessment 2: EssayLength: 2000 wordsWeighting: 40%Having completed Theme 2 you will have a better understanding of the relationshipbetween social media, body image and cosmetic enhancements. The purpose ofthis assessment is to demonstrate your understanding of these concepts in thecontext of cosmetic nursing. There is a growing body of evidence that links use ofsocial media with body image concerns and the increasing popularity of cosmeticenhancements. For this assessment you are required to write an essay thatrepresents your analysis of current literature on these constructs. Your essayshould: discuss how social media influences societys ideals for appearance, or bodyimage include gender and age variations examine how these appearance ideals can result in negative body imagefor some individuals review the relationship between negative body image and desire forcosmetic alterations.Finally, discuss how this may affect you in your role as a cosmetic practitioner.Assessment criteriaIn order to pass this assessment, you are required to: This assessment will be marked against the essay rubric.Unit Outline 7Assessment 3: Case analysisLength: 2000 wordsWeighting: 40%The purpose of this assessment is for you to demonstrate your knowledge andunderstanding of the content in Themes 2 and 3. Using a case analysis format, youare asked to contextualise the theoretical content of these themes into cosmeticnursing practice. Your case analysis will be based on a hypothetical client. Youhave been provided with two clients and must select one only. Information can befound in the appendix. Include the following: ? provide an overview of treatmentrecommendations and rationale with reference to specific client factors, e.g. age,gender, psychosocial considerations, combination therapy, timeframes, ? evaluatetreatment options and compile a treatment plan with reference to contemporaryliterature.You must also include content on a treatment complication or emergency coveredin Theme 3 and apply this to the care of your client. Include the following: ?briefdescription/aetiology of the emergency or complication and clinical manifestation,?potential impact on client, ?nursing assessment and management. Analyse theliterature that supports or refutes your evidence?based recommendations.Assessment criteriaIn order to pass this assessment, you are required to: This assessment will be marked against the case analysis rubric.Assessment 4: Laser/IPL moduleWeighting: 10%You will be sent a log in to complete this online module after census date. Youhave until week 10 to complete the certificate and upload your evidence.Unit Outline 8AppendixCase analysis client informationBillyBilly has come to see you as he is concerned about his facial appearance. Hetells you he feels he looks older than his age. He tells you he and his wifehave been looking online and she has suggested he have some fillers andneuromodulators. Billys daughter is getting married in three weeks and hetells you he is escorting her down the aisle and wants to look his best.History Male, age 65 yearsFitzpatrick skin phototypeIII.Glogau scale IV He reports having a basal cell carcinoma removed from his left ear fiveyears previously. On examination a slight scar is evident at the top oftheear. Actinic keratosis evident on lateral cheek areas. Has only been using sunscreen in the last five years, uses factor 30+ butconfesses that he does not always apply it. Non? smokerLifestyle FactorsBilly works as a site engineer and spends approximately a third of hisworking week outdoors.Billy tells you he has been a keen surfer since the age of 12 years. During hischildhood and early 20s he spent most evenings and weekends at the beach,although in the last thirty years this time has reduced due to family and workcommitments.MarissaMarissa is an existing client who has previously visited you for glabellaneuromodulator treatment. She has been having this for the last eight years.She tells you that she wants a fresher look. Her friend has suggestedfillersand she has also researched this via internet searches and by followingcelebrity social media Instagram accounts. She also wants lip fillers.History Female age 28Unit Outline 9 Fitzpatrick skin phototype IVGlogau scale I On examination a scar is evident on the vermillion border of her upperlip at the Cupids bow Smoker, approximately 10?15 per day. She tells you this increaseswhen shesocialises or has work functions Uses a daily tinted moisturiser containing SPF 50+. She takes a fishoilsupplement and Vitamin CLifestyle FactorsMarissa works in the field of event promotion and deals with thepublic on aregular basis. She tells you she has an active lifestyle andlikes to go to the beach in the summer. She is keen on fitness andexercises each day, she tells you this is very important to her. Shereports that she occasionally usessolariums to maintain a tan. She isgoing on holiday to Bali in four weeks time.Unit Outline 10Advanced concepts in cosmetic nursingPublished by Australian College of Nursing ABN 48 154 924 642P.O. Box 650, Parramatta NSW 2124.Item No 310Version 1, March 2021Copyright ©2021. Australian College of NursingThis publication is copyright. 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