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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

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NS3771 - Consolidating Practice

Credit points:03
Year:2020
Student Contribution Band:
Prerequisites:NS2771
Administered by:College of Healthcare Sciences

Subject Description

    This subject prepares the student for transition to the professional role. The importance of life long learning is reinforced and students are encouraged to articulate the philosophy that guides their practice. Concepts and strategies for sustainable health care are explored. In this subject students will prepare for their graduate year and plan for future career development.

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate accountability for the professional development of self and others
  • undertake preparation for transition to the professional role
  • critically examine trends and challenges in sustainable health care
  • articulate a personal philosophy for nursing/midwifery

Subject Assessment

  • CV - (20%)
  • Invigilated > Multidraft Essays - (40%)
  • Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (40%)

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Students must complete and submit all assessment items

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
MRS Maria Liston
Lecturer(s):
MRS Maria Liston
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 10 Hours - Lectures - online
  • 16 Hours - Tutorials - 2 hours per week

Mackay, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
MRS Maria Liston
Lecturer(s):
MRS Maria Liston
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 10 Hours - Lectures - online
  • 16 Hours - Tutorials - 2 hours per week

Mount Isa, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
MRS Maria Liston
Lecturer(s):
MRS Maria Liston
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 10 Hours - Lectures - online
  • 16 Hours - Tutorials - 2 hours per week

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
MRS Maria Liston
Lecturer(s):
MRS Maria Liston
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 10 Hours - Lectures - online
  • 16 Hours - Tutorials - 2 hours per week

Study Period 1, External

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
MRS Maria Liston
Lecturer(s):
MRS Maria Liston
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 10 Hours - Lectures - online
  • 16 Hours - Tutorials - 2 hours online per week
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU