nsm4fpb foundations for practice b
FOUNDATIONS FOR SPECIALTY PRACTICE B
NSM4FPB
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students will focus on complex scenarios that require an ability to plan, implement and evaluate a multifaceted situation in the specialty context. This subject enables students to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, specialised clinical proficiency and effective communication skills for ethically oriented professional practice and to undertake further studies at more advanced levels in their specialty. Students will be able to make high level independent judgements; plan, implement and evaluate practice in specialty contexts and function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The subject is delivered via a flexible online mode comprising learning modules via LMS and a limited number of on-campus workshops (and/or equivalent online virtual classrooms) and supported by appropriate clinical practicum.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorJacqueline McGregor
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites If the student is enrolled in HMN or HMND then must pass one of NSM4FAC,NSM4FBC, NSM4FCP, NSM4FCA, NSM4FCF, NSM4FCC, NSM4FEC, NSM4FIC, NSM4NCF, NSM4FPA, NSM4FPO, NSM4FRC, NSM4FSC, NSM4UCF or NSM4FWA or obtain Course Coordinator's approval. If the student is enrolled in HGMID or HGMIDB then must pass NSM4MFA and NSM4MID or obtain Course Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Make accurate assessments & develop reasonable and justifiable inferences in complex scenarios.
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting.
02. Apply specialty knowledge, skills &/or equipment/technology to complex scenarios to the depth and breadth required of a beginning specialist.
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting.
03. Make informed, independent judgements and develop plans in response to complex scenarios, based on your review and analysis of relevant & substantial information.
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in specialty setting.
04. Critically analyse current knowledge, data and processes in your specialty in order to inform your practice in complex situations.
- Activities:
- Online learning activity; written exercise; clinical practicum in specialty practice.
05. Communicate effectively & sensitively with colleagues, clients/patients & the public in a variety of professional & social contexts in accordance with the ethical standards of the profession.
- Activities:
- Clinical practicum in specialty practice.
06. Perform effective independent work & work as an influential team member in a variety of situations within your specialty setting in accordance with the ethical standards of the profession.
- Activities:
- Clinical practicum in specialty practice.
07. Critically evaluate and apply available evidence to inform best practice in your specialty.
- Activities:
- Online learning activity; written exercise; clinical practicum in specialty practice.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqueline McGregor
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Four 6.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via blended.
"four 6-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual clasroom equivalent) per semester."
Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via distance education.
"2-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules."
Placement - Off Site
One 2.0 days placement - off site per week and delivered via blended.
"16-hours per week of clinical learning time."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word equivalent online reflective activity | One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisal Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 |
| One 2,000-word written assessment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 | |
| One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqueline McGregor
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Four 6.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via blended.
"four 6-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual clasroom equivalent) per semester."
Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via distance education.
"2-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules."
Placement - Off Site
One 2.0 days placement - off site per week and delivered via blended.
"16-hours per week of clinical learning time."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word equivalent online reflective activity | One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisal Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 |
| One 2,000-word written assessment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 | |
| One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqueline McGregor
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Four 6.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via blended.
"four 6-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual clasroom equivalent) per semester."
Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via distance education.
"2-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules."
Placement - Off Site
One 2.0 days placement - off site per week and delivered via blended.
"16-hours per week of clinical learning time."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word equivalent online reflective activity | One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisal Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 |
| One 2,000-word written assessment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 | |
| One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqueline McGregor
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Four 6.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via blended.
"four 6-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual clasroom equivalent) per semester."
Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via distance education.
"2-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules."
Placement - Off Site
One 2.0 days placement - off site per week and delivered via blended.
"16-hours per week of clinical learning time."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word equivalent online reflective activity | One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisal Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 |
| One 2,000-word written assessment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 | |
| One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqueline McGregor
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Four 6.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via blended.
"four 6-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual clasroom equivalent) per semester."
Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via distance education.
"2-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules."
Placement - Off Site
One 2.0 days placement - off site per week and delivered via blended.
"16-hours per week of clinical learning time."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word equivalent online reflective activity | One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisal Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 |
| One 2,000-word written assessment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 | |
| One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Other Site, 2015, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqueline McGregor
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Four 6.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via blended.
"four 6-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual clasroom equivalent) per semester."
Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via distance education.
"2-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules."
Placement - Off Site
One 2.0 days placement - off site per week and delivered via blended.
"16-hours per week of clinical learning time."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word equivalent online reflective activity | One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisal Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 |
| One 2,000-word written assessment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 | |
| One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Other Site, 2015, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqueline McGregor
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Four 6.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via blended.
"four 6-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual clasroom equivalent) per semester."
Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via distance education.
"2-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules."
Placement - Off Site
One 2.0 days placement - off site per week and delivered via blended.
"16-hours per week of clinical learning time."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word equivalent online reflective activity | One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisal Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 |
| One 2,000-word written assessment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 | |
| One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |