FOUNDATIONS FOR SPECIALTY PRACTICE B
NSM4FPB
2020
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.
School: Nursing and Midwifery (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Ewan McDonald
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HMN (V1, V2, V3 or V4) or HMND and must have passed one of the following subjects: NSM4FAC or NSM4FBC or NSM4FCP or NSM4FCA or NSM4FCF or NSM4FCC or NSM4FEC or NSM4FIC or NSM4NCF or NSM4FPA or NSM4FPO or NSM4FRC or NSM4FSC or NSM4UCF or NSM4FWA OR obtain Course Coordinator's approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ewan McDonald
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Four 7.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
four 7-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester. Students will do no more than 6 hours with breaks hence 7 hour room booking
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
2-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 days placement - off site per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
16-hours per week of clinical learning time.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word academic skills written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO7 |
One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisalHurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
One 2,000-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Other Site, 2020, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ewan McDonald
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Four 7.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
four 7-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester. Students will do no more than 6 hours with breaks hence 7 hour room booking
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
2-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 days placement - off site per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
16-hours per week of clinical learning time.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word academic skills written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO7 |
One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisalHurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
One 2,000-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ewan McDonald
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 34
Twelve 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 34 and delivered via blended.
four 7-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester. Students will do no more than 6 hours with breaks hence 7 hour room booking
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 43
Four 7.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
four 7-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester. Students will do no more than 6 hours with breaks hence 7 hour room booking
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 days placement - off site per week on any day including weekend from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
16-hours per week of clinical learning time.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word academic skills written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO7 |
One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisalHurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
One 2,000-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ewan McDonald
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 34
Twelve 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 34 and delivered via blended.
four 7-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester. Students will do no more than 6 hours with breaks hence 7 hour room booking
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 43
Four 7.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
four 7-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester. Students will do no more than 6 hours with breaks hence 7 hour room booking
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 days placement - off site per week on any day including weekend from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
16-hours per week of clinical learning time.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word academic skills written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO7 |
One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisalHurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
One 2,000-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ewan McDonald
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 34
Twelve 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 34 and delivered via blended.
four 7-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester. Students will do no more than 6 hours with breaks hence 7 hour room booking
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 43
Four 7.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
four 7-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester. Students will do no more than 6 hours with breaks hence 7 hour room booking
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 days placement - off site per week on any day including weekend from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
16-hours per week of clinical learning time.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word academic skills written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO7 |
One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisalHurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
One 2,000-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ewan McDonald
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 34
Twelve 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 34 and delivered via blended.
four 7-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester. Students will do no more than 6 hours with breaks hence 7 hour room booking
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 43
Four 7.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
four 7-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester. Students will do no more than 6 hours with breaks hence 7 hour room booking
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 days placement - off site per week on any day including weekend from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
16-hours per week of clinical learning time.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word academic skills written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO7 |
One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisalHurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
One 2,000-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ewan McDonald
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 34
Twelve 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 34 and delivered via blended.
four 7-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester. Students will do no more than 6 hours with breaks hence 7 hour room booking
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 43
Four 7.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
four 7-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester. Students will do no more than 6 hours with breaks hence 7 hour room booking
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 days placement - off site per week on any day including weekend from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
16-hours per week of clinical learning time.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word academic skills written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO7 |
One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisalHurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
One 2,000-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Other Site, 2020, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ewan McDonald
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 34
Twelve 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 34 and delivered via blended.
four 7-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester. Students will do no more than 6 hours with breaks hence 7 hour room booking
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 43
Four 7.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
four 7-hour face-to-face workshops (or online virtual classroom equivalent) per semester. Students will do no more than 6 hours with breaks hence 7 hour room booking
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 days placement - off site per week on any day including weekend from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
16-hours per week of clinical learning time.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word academic skills written assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO7 |
One 1,000-word equivalent clinical appraisalHurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass mark for this appraisal in order to pass the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
One 2,000-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 5,000-word equivalent presentation, using specified media | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |