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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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NS2220 - Specialisation Project

Credit points:03
Year:2021
Student Contribution Band:
Prerequisites:12CP WITHIN COURSES PERMITTED TO ENROL
Administered by:College of Healthcare Sciences

Subject Description

    This subject enables students to identify and address individual learning needs. Through the development of a learning contract, students will focus on a nursing practice area of specific interest to them and tailor their learning experience and assessment to achieve their individual goals.

Learning Outcomes

  • apply principles of adult learning to identify and address individual learning needs
  • synthesise knowledge from a broad range of sources to develop advanced understanding in a nominated area of study
  • acquire and/or develop clinically relevant resources in accordance with a recognised learning need

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (40%) - Individual
  • Written > Learning plan - (20%) - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Prototype - (40%) - Individual

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

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Availabilities

Study Period 1, External

Census date:Thursday, 25 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Karen Yates
Lecturer(s):
DR Maude Chapman
DR Vanessa Sparke
DR Ylona Chun Tie
DR Karen Yates
DR Patricia Burton
MR Alan Ramsay
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 60 Hours - Other - Online learning activities
  • 10 Hours - Online collaboration sessions
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU