James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2004

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NS2410:03

Critical Thinking for Nursing

External

HECS Band 1

50 hours flexible delivery. Semester 1.

Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing Science (Post-registration) - Fiji program.

Staff:

Mrs J Tollefson.

Introductory material on academic (critical) reading and effective academic writing. Presentation skills are fostered. Critical thinking skills and reflective thinking skills are introduced.

Learning Objectives:

assess and enhance own written and oral presentation communication;

develop skills in using writing in a personal/professional journal to support change;

develop skills to critically reflect on behaviours and actions in order to improve professional competence in nursing.

Assessment by presentations (35%); assignment (50%); annotated bibliography (15%).