Prerequisites
HNB2008 - Contemporary Nursing C
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Critique the role of the graduate registered nurse including their engagement in various dimensions of their leadership, mentorship and preceptorship and delegation to enrolled nurses; | ||
2. | Exemplify a broad range of therapeutic and professional communication skills in intraprofessional and interprofessional healthcare teams to build and foster collaborative, inclusive and respectful relationships with a diverse range of individuals, groups, colleagues and communities; | ||
3. | Critically review nursing professional standards, regulations for registration as a registered nurse, the ICN Code of Ethics for Nursing and NMBA Code of Conduct, the nursing advocacy role and the role of key professional organisations; and | ||
4. | Critically reflect on what they have learned about their future role as a competent, safe and confident, professional registered nurse and the requirements to maintain their competence throughout their career as a professional registered nurse. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Assignment | Written assessment (1000 words) Critique | 25% |
Presentation | Group class presentation Role Play | 25% |
Assignment | Portfolio (2000 words) | 50% |
Required reading
Transitions in Nursing: Preparing for Professional Practice 5th ed.
Chang, E., & Daly, J. (2019)
Elsevier: NSW
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