Contextualising Nursing Practice 1 PG (12109.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Nursing | Post Graduate Level | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Use culturally appropriate nursing practice to collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities in the development of solutions to achieve improved outcomes which are based on local needs and priorities;
2. Discuss the value of digital transformation of nursing care enabled by digital health technologies and supported by digital literacy;
3. Articulates a synthesis of nursing knowledge, evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning to inform person-centred care across the lifespan;
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of health technologies to enhance strategies for agile delivery of health care and health education; and
5. Synthesis contemporary knowledge and evidence-based practice to operationalize the quality and safety standards for care of individuals across the lifespan.
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 - 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 - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
Must be enrolled in HLM601 Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry).Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Dr Jo Gibson |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | On-campus | Dr Jo Gibson |
| 2028 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 07 August 2028 | On-campus | Dr Jo Gibson |
Required texts
Additional details of unit resources are available on the 12109 unit Canvas site.
This site will be frequently used in this unit
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/national-standards/nsqhs-standards
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artifical Intelligence
Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit, as well as Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.
GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
- the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
- the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
- the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.
Supplementary assessment
According to the University's Assessment Procedures, supplementary assessment will only be offered to students who satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
- A student has been allocated a final mark in the unit of at least 45% and less than 50% inclusive, and/or are within 5% of satisfying a hurdle assessment; AND
- The unit undertaken in the final teaching period is the last and only unit required to meet all academic course requirements to enable conferral of a degree.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Students enrolled in 12109 Contextualising Nursing Practice 1 should check their Semester 2, 2026 timetable carefully, as there are several scheduled class-free weeks throughout the semester.
These weeks are an intentional part of the unit design and do not represent a break from study. During class-free weeks, students are expected to:
- Engage in self-directed learning activities
- Complete required readings and learning resources
- Consolidate and revise unit content
- Prepare and work on assessments
- Maintain progress towards unit learning outcomes
Students are encouraged to plan their study time accordingly and ensure they remain up to date with unit requirements during all class-free weeks.
Inclusion and engagement
None
Participation requirements
Students enrolled in the Master of Nursing Practice (MNP) are required to attend at least 80% of scheduled tutorials.
If you are unable to attend a tutorial, you must:
- Notify the Unit Convenor by email as soon as possible.
- Provide appropriate supporting documentation (for example, a medical certificate or other relevant evidence) where applicable.
Students who miss a tutorial are responsible for ensuring they do not fall behind. This includes:
- Attending an alternative tutorial session where available; and/or
- Completing any learning activities, tasks, or content covered in the missed class, as advised by the Unit Convenor.
Regular attendance and active participation in tutorials are essential components of the MNP program for professional knowledge and skills development required for nursing practice.
Students who miss more than 20% of their scheduled classes without adequate explanation will be deemed unsuccessful in the unit due to non-completion.
Required IT skills
This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
Students undertaking units where there are assessment items conducted online are strongly encouraged to test their setup during the semester. Where support for troubleshooting technical issues is identified by students, students are encouraged to seek support from Service Desk.
In-unit costs
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
