James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

NS1771 - Introduction to the Professions

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Healthcare Sciences

This subject introduces students to the evolution of nursing and midwifery as professional disciplines. Students will examine historical and contemporary professional, political and regulatory influences on this development. The role of the nurse and midwife within the healthcare team is also explored and students are encouraged to examine their own concept of being a healthcare professional. In this subject the concept of evidence based practice is introduced as a foundation for practice.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Contact hours:
  • 10 hours lectures - 1 hour per week
  • 20 hours tutorials - Face-to-face/online tutorials
    Assessment:concept map (30%); essays (40%); video presentation (30%); professional portfolio (%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Students must submit all assessment items, attend 80% of tutorials or submit make up work (internal students) and obtain an overall (cumulative) mark of 50%

    Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
    Census Date 22-Mar-2018
    Face to face teaching 14-May-2018 to 15-May-2018
    Contact hours:
    • 10 hours lectures - 1 hour per week
    • 20 hours tutorials - Face-to-face/online tutorials
      Assessment:concept map (30%); essays (40%); video presentation (30%); professional portfolio (%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:Students must submit all assessment items, attend 80% of tutorials or submit make up work (internal students) and obtain an overall (cumulative) mark of 50%

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 22-Mar-2018
      Contact hours:
      • 10 hours lectures - 1 hour per week
      • 20 hours tutorials - Face-to-face/online tutorials
        Assessment:concept map (30%); essays (40%); video presentation (30%); professional portfolio (%).
        Special Assessment Requirements:Students must submit all assessment items, attend 80% of tutorials or submit make up work (internal students) and obtain an overall (cumulative) mark of 50%

        Cairns, Limited, Study Period 1
        Census Date 22-Mar-2018
        Face to face teaching 21-May-2018 to 22-May-2018
        Contact hours:
        • 10 hours lectures - 1 hour per week
        • 20 hours tutorials - Face-to-face/online tutorials
          Assessment:concept map (30%); essays (40%); video presentation (30%); professional portfolio (%).
          Special Assessment Requirements:Students must submit all assessment items, attend 80% of tutorials or submit make up work (internal students) and obtain an overall (cumulative) mark of 50%

          Mackay, Internal, Study Period 1
          Census Date 22-Mar-2018
          Contact hours:
          • 10 hours lectures - 1 hour per week
          • 20 hours tutorials - Face-to-face/online tutorials
            Assessment:concept map (30%); essays (40%); video presentation (30%); professional portfolio (%).
            Special Assessment Requirements:Students must submit all assessment items, attend 80% of tutorials or submit make up work (internal students) and obtain an overall (cumulative) mark of 50%

            Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 1
            Census Date 22-Mar-2018
            Contact hours:
            • 10 hours lectures - 1 hour per week
            • 20 hours tutorials - Face-to-face/online tutorials
              Assessment:concept map (30%); essays (40%); video presentation (30%); professional portfolio (%).
              Special Assessment Requirements:Students must submit all assessment items, attend 80% of tutorials or submit make up work (internal students) and obtain an overall (cumulative) mark of 50%

              Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.