PROFESSIONAL NURSING IN AUSTRALIA
NSG4IRO
2021
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to nursing within the Australian healthcare context. Areas to be covered include the Australian health care system, clinical reasoning, communication in health care, law and ethics in Australian health care, risk management including infection control, mental health issues, medication management, caring for vulnerable groups, community nursing, perioperative care and investigations and fluid and electrolyte balance. The subject also has a clinical hurdle component. Successful completion of this subject will enable students to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for registration as a Registered Nurse.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be assessed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for eligibility and receive approval before enrolment in NSG4IRO
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Lewis's medical-surgical nursing: assessment and management of clinical problems
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBrown, D. (ed)
Year2014
Edition/Volume4TH EDN
PublisherELSEVIER AUSTRALIA, NSW.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Fundamentals of pharmacology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBullock, S, & Manias, E
Year2013
Edition/Volume7TH EDN
PublisherPEARSON EDUCATIONAL AUSTRALIA, NSW
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Potter & Perry's fundamentals of nursing
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCrisp, J. & Taylor, C.
Year2012
Edition/Volume4TH EDN
PublisherELSEVIER, AUSTRALIA, NSW
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourcedSelf Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required280 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)International - regional
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Myrtleford (Alpine Health), 2021, Week 15-27, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 15 - 26
Five 4.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 15 - 26
Twenty five 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 15 - 26
One 280.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 15 - 26
One 220.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Student directed activities including online modules
WorkShopWeek: 15 - 26
Fifteen 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 hour theoretical examination (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Skills challenge (250 words equivalent)Designed to provide students with a practical form of assessment to demonstrate their learning. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Aged Care professional experience (2 weeks of placement - 3250 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Acute care professional experience (5 weeks of placement - 8500 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Individual written assignment (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Myrtleford (Alpine Health), 2021, Week 19-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 19 - 30
Five 4.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 19 - 30
Twenty five 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 19 - 30
One 280.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 220.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Student directed activities including online modules
WorkShopWeek: 19 - 30
Fifteen 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 hour theoretical examination (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Skills challenge (250 words equivalent)Designed to provide students with a practical form of assessment to demonstrate their learning. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Aged Care professional experience (2 weeks of placement - 3250 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Acute care professional experience (5 weeks of placement - 8500 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Individual written assignment (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Myrtleford (Alpine Health), 2021, Week 23-38, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 23 - 34
Five 4.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 23 - 34
Twenty five 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 23 - 34
One 280.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 220.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Student directed activities including online modules
WorkShopWeek: 23 - 34
Fifteen 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 hour theoretical examination (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Skills challenge (250 words equivalent)Designed to provide students with a practical form of assessment to demonstrate their learning. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Aged Care professional experience (2 weeks of placement - 3250 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Acute care professional experience (5 weeks of placement - 8500 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Individual written assignment (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Myrtleford (Alpine Health), 2021, Week 27-38, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 27 - 38
Five 4.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 27 - 38
Twenty five 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 38
One 280.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 220.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
Student directed activities including online modules
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 38
Fifteen 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 hour theoretical examination (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Skills challenge (250 words equivalent)Designed to provide students with a practical form of assessment to demonstrate their learning. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Aged Care professional experience (2 weeks of placement - 3250 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Acute care professional experience (5 weeks of placement - 8500 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Individual written assignment (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Myrtleford (Alpine Health), 2021, Week 30-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 30 - 41
Five 4.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 30 - 41
Twenty five 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 41
One 280.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 41
One 220.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 41 and delivered via online.
Student directed activities including online modules
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 41
Fifteen 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 hour theoretical examination (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Skills challenge (250 words equivalent)Designed to provide students with a practical form of assessment to demonstrate their learning. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Aged Care professional experience (2 weeks of placement - 3250 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Acute care professional experience (5 weeks of placement - 8500 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement for accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Individual written assignment (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |