Professional Orientation (Nursing) (11856.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Nursing | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
The student will orientate to the profession of nursing by investigating the evolution of the role of the registered nurse within the Australian healthcare system. Contemporary Australian healthcare structures and the political and cultural factors that shape health service delivery will be explored. This unit introduces foundational concepts of safety within healthcare regulation, professional conduct and the core capabilities and attributes of a registered nurse. Students will examine the relationship between academic and professional identity and the common features of integrity. The student will adopt reflective approaches to inquiry and appreciate the value of scholarly processes to support their future academic and professional success.
1. Identify and explain the core capabilities, attributes and the professional expectations of a Registered Nurse;
2. Describe the evolution of nursing professionalism in Australia relating this to nursing education and scope of practice, and the regulatory requirements that exist for the protection of the public;
3. Identify contemporary Australian healthcare systems and structures;
4. Investigate the history of Australia's dominant Western cultural and political paradigm and explain how this characterises the contemporary health system; and
5. Apply reflective skills, critical thinking and academic skills to develop scholarly work.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify and explain the core capabilities, attributes and the professional expectations of a Registered Nurse;
2. Describe the evolution of nursing professionalism in Australia relating this to nursing education and scope of practice, and the regulatory requirements that exist for the protection of the public;
3. Identify contemporary Australian healthcare systems and structures;
4. Investigate the history of Australia's dominant Western cultural and political paradigm and explain how this characterises the contemporary health system; and
5. Apply reflective skills, critical thinking and academic skills to develop scholarly work.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
9799 Foundations of Professional PlanningAssumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Joanne Lewis |
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