PROFESSIONAL TRANSITIONS IN NURSING
NSG3PTN
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will focus on issues that impact on nurses and nursing. They will focus on personal and professional development with an emphasis on registration requirements, job application, transition to the role of RN Division 1 and future career directions. Students will explore contemporary factors impacting on professional nursing practice, including the role of the nurse in health care and the effect of political and/or economic decisions on the provision of care.
School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sussan Pleunik
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: For students enrolled in HZNM, HZNM03 or HZNMD: NSG2ACA. For students enrolled in any other course: NSG2ACA and NSG2ACB.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Nursing & Midwifery Portfolios: Evidence of Continuing Competence | Prescribed | Andre, K. & Heartfield, M. 2011 | 2ND EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, SYDNEY |
| Readings | Transitions in nursing: Preparing for professional practice | Prescribed | Chang, E, & Daly, J (Eds.) 2012, | 3RD EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, SYDNEY |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify leadership in everyday nursing practice
- Activities:
- Written and Practical activities
02. Review and reflect on personal and professional nursing practices
- Activities:
- Written and Practical activities
03. Discuss the benefits of continuing professional development and lifelong learning
- Activities:
- Written and Practical activities
04. Examine and discuss contemporary models of health care service delivery
- Activities:
- Written and Practical activities
05. Develop a professional portfolio
- Activities:
- Written and Practical activities
Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sally Squire
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 hour workshop"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
Nine 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"18 hours of workshops"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"10 hours of lectures"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"9 hours of on-line learning across the semester"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word group presentation | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| one 1,600-word professional portfolio | 40 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 1,600-word reflection paper | 40 | 01, 02 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kathy Tori
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
Nine 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"18 hours of workshops"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 hour workshop"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"9 hours of on-line learning across the semester"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"10 hours of lectures"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word group presentation | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| one 1,600-word professional portfolio | 40 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 1,600-word reflection paper | 40 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sussan Pleunik
Class requirements
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students complete 20 hours of workshops."
Problem Based Learning
Nine 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via online.
"Students complete 9 hours of on-line learning across the semester."
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students complete 10 hours of lectures."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word group presentation | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| one 1,600-word professional portfolio | 40 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 1,600-word reflection paper | 40 | 01, 02 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tara Williams
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"10 hours of lectures"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"9 hours of on-line learning across the semester"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
Nine 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"18 hours of workshops"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 hour workshop"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word group presentation | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| one 1,600-word professional portfolio | 40 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 1,600-word reflection paper | 40 | 01, 02 |
Shepparton, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Sleeth
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 hour workshop"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
Nine 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"18 hours of workshops"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"9 hours of on-line learning across the semester"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"10 hours of lectures"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word group presentation | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| one 1,600-word professional portfolio | 40 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 1,600-word reflection paper | 40 | 01, 02 |