nsg3epn engagement in professional nursing
ENGAGEMENT IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING
NSG3EPN
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will have the opportunity to extend your knowledge regarding the components that provide a framework for accountable and responsible nursing practice. Through lectures, online activities and workshops students will explore competency standards, decision making frameworks, direction and delegation guidelines and the safety and quality framework in relation to professional conduct. In addition, students will be introduced to the role of contemporary theories of leadership and management, the concept of professional boundaries, health policy,organisational structures and culture. Students capacity to engage in their professional role across all practice settings will be enhanced by completion of this subject. To achieve the learning outcomes of this subject students will be expected to complete a range of written and verbal assessments within a 12-week period.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HBNPRW, RBN, HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNGEW, HBNGEB, HBNGE, HBNGEM, HBNGES, HBNENW, HBNENB, HBNEN, HBNENM, HBNENS
Co-requisites Nil
Incompatible subjects Nil
Equivalent subjects Nil
Special conditions Nil
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Leadership roles and management functions in Nursing | Recommended | Marquis, B.L & Huston, C.J. 2015 | Wolters Kluwer Health |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of corporate and clinical governance models in Australia and international health services in relation to person-centred care.
- Activities:
- Online examples of clinical governance models from the Australian and international context. Workshop to discuss the difference between legal and professional codes and guidelines and individual responsibilities.
02. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary health policy issues and current legislation as they relate to safety and quality.
- Activities:
- Online resources and web links to national health policy and standards. Workshops to discuss safety and quality frameworks and their impact on individual outcomes. Webinar or recorded lecture from a senior health adviser
03. Explain how organisational structure, organisational culture and contextual variables influence the nursing environment and the coordinated approach to person centred care.
- Activities:
- Online resources and examples of organisational change drawing from contemporary theories (e.g.Carl May, 2010). Webinar with CEO of major health care provider and health care professional from same organisation to illustrate organisation structure and change mechanisms. Workshops to discuss and critique student experiences of organisation cultures in their clinical practicum.
04. Discuss contemporary nursing leadership theories, core competencies and personal capabilities and their importance to individuals, teams and the nursing profession.
- Activities:
- Online resources and examples of contemporary leadership theories. Debate: Suggested topic: #Advocate or administrator: role of the contemporary nurse#.
05. Develop and apply communication skills that directly relate to health information systems.
- Activities:
- Online resources and examples of electronic patient records. Online resources - students will explore will explore the advantages and disadvantages of eHealth.gov.au. Workshop to discuss safety and security issues of health informatics
06. Develop an awareness of the transition from student to registered health care practitioner through critical self-reflection.
- Activities:
- Online resources linked to the development of emotional intelligence.
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRonald Picard
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 36
Five 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via blended.
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 16.0 hours evidence based learning other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online activities"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours lecture other recurrence on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"10 hours of lecture equivalent online"
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 114.0 hours directed reading other recurrence on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"self-directed learning including 16 hours of online peer support learning
activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assessment (2000 words) | 40 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| Individual written assessment (1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online multiple choice examination(1500 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 03, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 36
Five 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via blended.
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 16.0 hours evidence based learning other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"online activities"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours lecture other recurrence on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"10 hours of lectures equivalent online"
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 114.0 hours directed reading other recurrence on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"self-directed learning including 16 hours of online peer support learning
activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assessment (2000 words) | 40 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| Individual written assessment (1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online multiple choice examination(1500 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 03, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 16.0 hours evidence based learning other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online activities"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours lecture other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"10 hours of lecture equivalence online"
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 114.0 hours directed reading other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Self-directed learning including 16 hours of online peer support learning
activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assessment (2000 words) | 40 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| Individual written assessment (1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online multiple choice examination(1500 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 03, 05, 06 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTara Williams
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 36
Five 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via blended.
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 16.0 hours evidence based learning other recurrence on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"online activities"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours lecture other recurrence on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"online lectures equivalence of 10 hours"
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 114.0 hours directed reading other recurrence on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"self-directed learning including 16 hours of online peer support learning
activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assessment (2000 words) | 40 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| Individual written assessment (1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online multiple choice examination(1500 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 03, 05, 06 |
Shepparton, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeah Merrigan
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 36
Five 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via blended.
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 16.0 hours evidence based learning other recurrence on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"online activities"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours lecture other recurrence on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"online lecture equivalence to 10 hours"
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 114.0 hours directed reading other recurrence on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"self-directed learning including 16 hours of online peer support learning
activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assessment (2000 words) | 40 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| Individual written assessment (1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online multiple choice examination(1500 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 03, 05, 06 |
Singapore, 2017, Week 08-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 10 - 10
Three 7.0 hours block mode per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Delivered in Singapore"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assessment (2000 words) | 050 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Individual written assessment (1000 words) | 025 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| online examination (1500 word equivalence) | 025 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |