ENGAGEMENT IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING
NSG3EPN
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will extend their knowledge of the components that provide frameworks 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 Australian 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 admitted in one of the following courses: HBNPRW, RBN, HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNGEW, HBNGEB, HBNGE, HBNGEM, HBNGES, HBNENW, HBNENB, HBNEN, HBNENM, HBNENS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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. Explain 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. Appraise contemporary health policy issues and current legislation as they relate to safety and quality in nursing.
- 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. Critique 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. Apply 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, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRonald Picard
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
33
Five 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 33
and delivered via face-to-face.
Evidence Based Learning
Week:
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"
Lecture
Week:
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 Reading
Week:
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) | 50 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| Individual written assessment (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 5 online quizzes (1500 word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 03, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
33
Five 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 33
and delivered via face-to-face.
Evidence Based Learning
Week:
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"
Lecture
Week:
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 Reading
Week:
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) | 50 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| Individual written assessment (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 5 online quizzes (1500 word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 03, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
33
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 33
and delivered via face-to-face.
Evidence Based Learning
Week:
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"
Lecture
Week:
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 Reading
Week:
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) | 50 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| Individual written assessment (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 5 online quizzes (1500 word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 03, 05, 06 |
Mildura, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTara Williams
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
33
Five 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 33
and delivered via face-to-face.
Evidence Based Learning
Week:
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"
Lecture
Week:
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 Reading
Week:
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) | 50 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| Individual written assessment (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 5 online quizzes (1500 word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 03, 05, 06 |
Shepparton, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeah Merrigan
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
33
Five 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 33
and delivered via face-to-face.
Evidence Based Learning
Week:
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"
Lecture
Week:
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 Reading
Week:
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) | 50 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| Individual written assessment (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 5 online quizzes (1500 word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 03, 05, 06 |
Singapore, 2018, Week 02-13, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
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.
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 |
Singapore, 2018, Week 34-43, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
34
-
43
Three 7.0 hours block mode per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 34 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assessment (2000 words) | 50 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| Individual written assessment (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 5 online quizzes (1500 word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 03, 05, 06 |