nsm5apb advanced practice b

ADVANCED PRACTICE B

NSM5APB

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students will build on the advanced knowledge and skills developed in NSM5APA. They will follow the same career pathway followed in NSM5APA, through this subject, by continuing their particular emphasis on research, education, management or advanced clinical practice. Although the focus for each student through this subject will vary slightly, all students will further develop their cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate an advanced understanding of the underlying principles and theoretical concepts in their particular focus on specialty practice. The subject is delivered via a flexible online mode comprising learning modules via LMS. A limited number of on-campus workshops (or equivalent online virtual classrooms) and/or clinical practicum days may be offered dependent on the specialty focus.

SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJacqueline McGregor

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites If the student is enrolled in HMN or HMND then must have passed NSM4FPB and passed one of NSM4FAC, NSM4FAC, NSM4FBC, NSM4FCP, NSM4FCA, NSM4FCC, NSM4FEC, NSM4FIC, NSM4NCF, NSM4FPA, NSM4FPO, NSM4FRC, NSM4FSC, NSM4UCF or NSM4FWA. Student must be enrolled in HMMID - Master of Midwifery.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Integrate valid evidence available from current developments and research and determine its impact on your advanced practice.

Activities:
Online activity.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Appraise and make use of valid evidence to design & implement strategies appropriate to novel situations.

Activities:
Written exercise.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Communicate rigorous & rational arguments in a manner appropriate to the given audience, situation & context.

Activities:
Online activity.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Collaborate effectively within a multidiscplinary team to ensure safe, ethical practice.

Activities:
Clinical practicum.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

05. Synthesise & apply evidence-based knowledge to your advanced practice.

Activities:
Written exercise.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqueline McGregor

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online Class
One 150.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period and delivered via distance education.
"Up to maximum 3-hours per week of flexible online"

Placement - Off Site
One 6.0 hours placement - off site per week and delivered via blended.
"Up to 6-hours per week clinical learning time depenedent on professional/clinical speciality focus."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 1500-word equivalent presentation, using specified media3501, 02, 03, 04, 05
One 2,500-word equivalent written assessment5001, 02, 03, 04, 05
One 750-word equivalent written assessment1501, 02, 03, 04, 05

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqueline McGregor

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online Class
One 150.0 hours unscheduled online class per week and delivered via distance education.
"Up to maximum 3-hours per week of flexible online"

Placement - Off Site
One 6.0 hours placement - off site per week and delivered via blended.
"Up to 6-hours per week clinical learning time depenedent on professional/clinical speciality focus."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 1500-word equivalent presentation, using specified media3501, 02, 03, 04, 05
One 2,500-word equivalent written assessment5001, 02, 03, 04, 05
One 750-word equivalent written assessment1501, 02, 03, 04, 05