CLINICAL PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT
NSM5CPR
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will be introduced to the concept of clinical governance and the use of evidence to improve the quality of health care offered. You will apply the principles of evidence based practice in a critique of current clinical practice and then formulate a detailed plan for the conduct of a clinical audit as a means of investigating the effectiveness, appropriateness and feasibility of a clinical practice. The subject is delivered via a flexible online mode comprising learning modules via LMS. A limited number of online virtual tutorials may be offered to support your learning.
School: Nursing and Midwifery (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ewan McDonald
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: If the student is admitted in HMN (V1, V2, V3 or V4) or HMND then must have passed NSM4FPB and passed one of NSM4FAC,NSM4FCF, NSM4FBC, NSM4FCP, NSM4FCA, NSM4FCC, NSM4FEC, NSM4FIC, NSM4NCF, NSM4FPA, NSM4FPO, NSM4FRC, NSM4FSC, NSM4UCF or NSM4FWA If the student is admitted in HMMH or HMMN then must pass MMH5CPM and MMH5CPH
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
Learning resources
Using evidence to guide nursing practice
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Courtney, M. & McCutchen, H.
Year: 2010
Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN
Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE ELSEVIER, MARRICKVILLE, NSW
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: 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
On-Line, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ewan McDonald
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 9.00 hours independent research per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Directed self learning of online modules, clinical practicum seminar presentation and completion of written assignments.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Up to maximum 3-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 11 - 21
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 21 and delivered via online.
6x1hour online tutorials offered via 'Zoom' over the duration. Sessions are scheduled with session 1 commencing in week 2 of the semester
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word written assessmentPlus, one 1,000-word equivalent clinical practicum seminar. Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass result for this practicum in order to pass this subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2,500-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ewan McDonald
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 9.00 hours independent research per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Directed self learning of online modules, clinical practicum seminar presentation and completion of written assignments.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Up to maximum 3-hours per week of flexible online student directed learning modules.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 42
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 42 and delivered via online.
6x1hour online tutorials offered via 'Zoom' over the duration. Seminars are scheduled with session 1 commencing week 2 of the semester.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word written assessmentPlus, one 1,000-word equivalent clinical practicum seminar. Hurdle requirement: students must achieve a pass result for this practicum in order to pass this subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2,500-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |