James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

NS3882 - Nursing Practice 6

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 (NMBA, 2016).

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

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - Individual
• Written > Case study analysis - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Poster - (20%) - Group
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (30%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Professional placement performance - 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; participate in all scheduled tutorial classes; achieve a satisfactory grade for the clinical calculations test and PEP; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Availabilities