James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

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NS3882 - Nursing Practice 6

Credit points:	09
Year:	2020
Student Contribution Band:
Prerequisites:	NS3881
Administered by:	College of Healthcare Sciences

Subject Description

In this subject students will consolidate knowledge and skills to enable them to develop their practice based on the principles of person centered care. Study and practical experience in this subject will enable students to achieve the Registered Nurse standards for practice.

Learning Outcomes

think critically and analyse nursing practice
engage in therapeutic and professional relationships
maintain the capability for practice
comprehensively conducts assessments
develop a plan for nursing practice
provide safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
evaluate outcomes to inform nursing practice

Subject Assessment

Invigilated > Quizzes or tests
Invigilated > Presentations - (40%)
Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (30%)
Reflection on journey through course - (30%)

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; 100% attendance at tutorials; achieve 100% in the clinical calculations assessment; achieve a satisfactory grade while on Professional Experience Placement; achieve a cumulative score of 50%.

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)
Census date:	Thursday, 27 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020
Face to face teaching:	(TBA)
Coordinator(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Lecturer(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Workload expectations:	38 Hours - Tutorials 320 Hours - Clinical placement

Mackay, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)
Census date:	Thursday, 27 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020
Face to face teaching:	(TBA)
Coordinator(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Lecturer(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Workload expectations:	38 Hours - Tutorials 320 Hours - Clinical placement

Mount Isa, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)
Census date:	Thursday, 27 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020
Face to face teaching:	(TBA)
Coordinator(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Lecturer(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Workload expectations:	38 Hours - Tutorials 320 Hours - Clinical placement

Townsville, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)
Census date:	Thursday, 27 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020
Face to face teaching:	(TBA)
Coordinator(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Lecturer(s):	DR Vanessa Sparke MRS Penelope Coogan
Workload expectations:	38 Hours - Tutorials 320 Hours - Clinical placement