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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

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NS3772 - Transition to Practice

Credit points:03
Year:2020
Student Contribution Band:
Prerequisites:NS3771
Administered by:College of Healthcare Sciences

Subject Description

    This subject brings together key concepts covered throughout the previous years of study organised by the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice. Engagement with each of the seven practice standards in utilising reflective practice will consolidate knowledge in preparation for transition to practice.

Learning Outcomes

  • integrate knowledge from professional studies in preparing for the professional role
  • articulate and address individual learning needs to facilitate the transition to professional practice
  • critically evaluate own preparedness for practice against the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice

Subject Assessment

  • Invigilated > Presentations - (30%)
  • Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (70%)

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 items of assessment; Achieve a cumulative score of 50%

Availabilities

Study Period 2, External

Census date:Thursday, 27 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020
Coordinator(s):
MRS Gaye Clark
DR Helen Wright
Lecturer(s):
DR Helen Wright
MRS Gaye Clark
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 70 Hours - Other - Online modules
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU