Transition to Professional Practice

Course aim

To prepare students for transition to professional practice as a registered nurse.

Course content

Registered nurse scope of practice, accountability and responsibility, duty of care, person-centred care, delegation and supervision; NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice; codes of conduct and ethics; intra and interprofessional teamwork; quality and safety in health care; National Safety & Quality Health Services Standards; Aged Care Quality Standards; clinical governance and quality improvement; clinical risk management; monitoring and reporting mechanisms; evidence-based practice; advocacy; ongoing professional development of self and others; building resilience; role diversity; career planning; maintenance of competence; professional behaviours; health informatics.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1 IBNU Curriculum (pre-2022)
NURS 3044	Research Methodologies
NURS 3045	Nursing Context of Practice: Primary Health Care
NURS 3042	Experiential Learning Activity: Extension to Practice Practicum 4
Group 2 IBNU Curriculum (2022 onwards)
NURS 3055	Evidence Based Nursing Practice
NURS 3042	Experiential Learning Activity: Extension to Practice Practicum 4
NURS 3045	Nursing Context of Practice: Primary Health Care

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Online (online content and discussion forums)	- x 10 weeks
Seminar (on campus)	6 hours x 1 day
Tutorial (online virtual classroom)	2 hours x 9 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
Online (online content and discussion forums)	- x 10 weeks
Seminar (on campus)	6 hours x 1 day
Tutorial (online virtual classroom)	2 hours x 9 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Online (online content and discussion forums)	- x 10 weeks
Seminar (on campus)	6 hours x 1 day
Tutorial (online virtual classroom)	2 hours x 9 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Online (online content and discussion forums)	- x 10 weeks
Seminar (on campus)	6 hours x 1 day
Tutorial (online virtual classroom)	2 hours x 9 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Portfolio

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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Non-award enrolment
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.