CLINICAL PROJECT
NSM5CLP
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students are offered the opportunity to design and implement a project that supports the development of their clinical expertise, scholarly inquiry and skills in reporting. Students may design a project that is completed within this subject or a project that spans both this subject and the subject titled Independent Study Unit (NSM5ISU), which would normally precede this subject. Students are allocated an academic supervisor who offers guidance throughout the duration of the investigation. The subject is delivered via a flexible online mode via the LMS and regular communication with a designated academic and/or clinical supervisor.
School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Kathy Tori
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: If the student is enrolled in HMN or HMND then must have passed NSM5RFN, NSM5CPR, NSM5APA and NSM5APB If the student is enrolled in HMMID then must pass NSM5APA, NSM5APB and NSG5PCA or NSM5CIA. If the student is enrolled in HMMH then must pass NSM5CPR, NSM5RFN, MMH5AMP and MMH5AMH.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Design and manage a project of scholarly investigation
- Activities:
- Written exercise and practical activity.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Apply ethical standards in the conduct the project.
- Activities:
- Written exercise and practical activity.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Use different forms of evidence to validate conclusions.
- Activities:
- Written exercise and practical activity.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Report on the outcomes of the project.
- Activities:
- Written exercise and oral presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Online, 2015, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kathy Tori
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 6.0 hours supervisor consultation per week and delivered via online.
"Individual consultation with a supervisor and independent study equivalent to 6 hours per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000 word written learning contract One 3,200-word written assessment | Learning Contract: Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass result for this item of assessment in order to pass the subject. Note: a variation to the assessment listed may be negotiated between the student and academic supervisor, depending on the nature of the project chosen. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 4,800-word report | Note: a variation to the assessment details may be negotiated between the student and their academic supervisor, depending on the nature of the project chosen. | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2015, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kathy Tori
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 6.0 hours supervisor consultation per week and delivered via online.
"Individual consultation with a supervisor and independent study equivalent to 6 hours per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000 word written learning contract One 3,200-word written assessment | Learning Contract: Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass result for this item of assessment in order to pass the subject. Note: a variation to the assessment listed may be negotiated between the student and academic supervisor, depending on the nature of the project chosen. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 4,800-word report | Note: a variation to the assessment details may be negotiated between the student and their academic supervisor, depending on the nature of the project chosen. | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |