nsg4iro prof nurs in aust
PROFESSIONAL NURSING IN AUSTRALIA
NSG4IRO
2019
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to nursing within the Australian healthcare context. Areas to be covered include the Australian health care system, clinical reasoning, communication in health care, law and ethics in Australian health care, risk management including infection control, mental health issues, medication management, caring for vulnerable groups, community nursing, perioperative care and investigations and fluid and electrolyte balance. The subject also has a clinical hurdle component. Successful completion of this subject will enable students to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for registration as a Registered Nurse.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HIRON. Students must be assessed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for eligibility and receive approval before enrolment in NSG4IRO.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Fundamentals of pharmacology | Recommended | Bullock, S, & Manias, E 2013 | 7TH EDN, PEARSON EDUCATIONAL AUSTRALIA, NSW |
| Readings | Lewis's medical-surgical nursing: assessment and management of clinical problems | Recommended | Brown, D. (ed) 2014 | 4TH EDN, ELSEVIER AUSTRALIA, NSW. |
| Readings | Potter & Perry's fundamentals of nursing | Recommended | Crisp, J. & Taylor, C. (eds) 2012 | 4TH EDN. ELSEVIER, AUSTRALIA, NSW |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Reflect on nursing knowledge and skills developed in country of origin and apply them to nursing in the Australian context
- Activities:
- Interactive workshops Professional practice
02. Apply critical thinking frameworks and problem solving skills to nursing practice
- Activities:
- Interactive workshops Simulation Professional practice
03. Implement the principles of evidence based practice in the provision and evaluation of person centred nursing care
- Activities:
- Interactive workshops Simulation Professional practice
04. Demonstrate the interpersonal and communication skills to be active participants in interdisciplinary practice
- Activities:
- Interactive workshops Simulation Professional practice
05. Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility to function as a registered nurse in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board standards and codes of conduct for a Registered Nurse.
- Activities:
- Interactive workshops Professional practices
Subject options
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Myrtleford (Alpine Health), 2019, Week 15-27, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 15 - 26
Fifteen 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 15 - 26
Twenty five 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 15 - 26
Five 4.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 15 - 26
One 220.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via online.
"Student directed activities including online modules"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 15 - 26
One 280.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour theoretical examination (2000 words equivalent) | 60 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Skills challenge (250 words equivalent) | Designed to provide students with a practical form of assessment to demonstrate their learning. | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Aged Care professional experience (2 weeks of placement - 3250 words equivalent) | Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Acute care professional experience (5 weeks of placement - 8500 words equivalent) | Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (1000 words) | 30 | 02, 03 |
Myrtleford (Alpine Health), 2019, Week 19-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 19 - 30
Fifteen 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 19 - 30
Twenty five 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 19 - 30
Five 4.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 220.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
"Student directed activities including online modules"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 19 - 30
One 280.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour theoretical examination (2000 words equivalent) | 60 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Skills challenge (250 words equivalent) | Designed to provide students with a practical form of assessment to demonstrate their learning. | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Aged Care professional experience (2 weeks of placement - 3250 words equivalent) | Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Acute care professional experience (5 weeks of placement - 8500 words equivalent) | Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (1000 words) | 30 | 02, 03 |
Myrtleford (Alpine Health), 2019, Week 23-38, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 23 - 34
Fifteen 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 23 - 34
Twenty five 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 23 - 34
Five 4.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 220.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"Student Directed activities including online modules"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 23 - 34
One 280.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour theoretical examination (2000 words equivalent) | 60 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Skills challenge (250 words equivalent) | Designed to provide students with a practical form of assessment to demonstrate their learning. | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Aged Care professional experience (2 weeks of placement - 3250 words equivalent) | Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Acute care professional experience (5 weeks of placement - 8500 words equivalent) | Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (1000 words) | 30 | 02, 03 |
Myrtleford (Alpine Health), 2019, Week 27-38, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 38
Fifteen 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 27 - 38
Twenty five 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 27 - 38
Five 4.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 220.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
"Student directed activities including online modules"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 38
One 280.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour theoretical examination (2000 words equivalent) | 60 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Skills challenge (250 words equivalent) | Designed to provide students with a practical form of assessment to demonstrate their learning. | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Aged Care professional experience (2 weeks of placement - 3250 words equivalent) | Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Acute care professional experience (5 weeks of placement - 8500 words equivalent) | Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (1000 words) | 30 | 02, 03 |
Myrtleford (Alpine Health), 2019, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 41
Fifteen 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 30 - 41
Twenty five 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 30 - 41
Five 4.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 41
One 220.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 41 and delivered via online.
"Student directed activities including online modules"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 41
One 280.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour theoretical examination (2000 words equivalent) | 60 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Skills challenge (250 words equivalent) | Designed to provide students with a practical form of assessment to demonstrate their learning. | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Aged Care professional experience (2 weeks of placement - 3250 words equivalent) | Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Acute care professional experience (5 weeks of placement - 8500 words equivalent) | Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Individual written assignment (1000 words) | 30 | 02, 03 |