Learning for Professional Practice 5 (9047.3)

Required texts

Prescribed text:

Crisp, J., Taylor, C., Douglas, C., & Rebeiro, G. (Eds). (2013). Potter and Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing (4th ed). Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Australia. Library call number: RT41.P68 2013 available on short loan.

OR

Crisp, J., Douglas, C., Rebeiro, G., & Waters, D. (Eds). (2017). Potter and Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing (5th ed). Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Australia. Library call number:  
RT41.P68 2017 available on short loan.

Prescribed electronic resource (maths, medication calculations and medication rights):

Med+Safe. Retrieved December 11, 2017, from http://www.medsafe.com.au/

(Med+Safe is an essential resource and MUST be purchased in order to satisfy the assessment item 'Medication Calculation Mastery Test'. Med+Safe must be purchased online at www.medsafe.com.au)

Prescribed reading:

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (2016). Registered Nurse standards for practice. Melbourne, Vic: ANMC. Available from: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Professional-standards/registered-nurse-standards-for-practice.aspx

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (2008). Code of ethics for Nurses in Australia. Melbourne, Vic: ANMC. Available from: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Professional-standards.aspx

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (2008). Code of professional conduct for Nurses in Australia. Melbourne, Vic: ANMC. Available from: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Professional-standards.aspx

University of Canberra, (2018). Bachelor of Nursing clinical placement resource manual for students. Unpublished.  Available on the Bachelor of Nursing Clinical Placement Information Canvas site.

University of Canberra, (2018). Bachelor of Nursing Clinical Placement Assessment Booklet Learning for Professional Practice 5. Available on the Bachelor of Nursing Clinical Placement Information Canvas site.

University of Canberra, (2015). Faculty of Health work integrated learning support guidelines. Unpublished. Available on the LPP5 Canvas site.

Recommended texts:

Brown, D., Edwards, H., Seaton, L. & Buckley, T. (Eds). (2015) Lewis's medical-surgical nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems (4th ed). Chatswood, Elsevier Australia. Library call number: RT41.L48 2015.

Jarvis C. (2016). Physical Examination and health assessment. 2e. Chatswood NSW, Elsevier Australia. Library call number:  RC76.J371 2016 available on short loan.

McKenna, L. & Lim, A. (2014). McKenna's Pharmacology for nursing and health professionals (2nd ed.). North Ryde, NSW: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. Library call number: RM300.P53 2014 available on short loan.

Perrin,R. (2015). Pocket guide to APA Style 5e. Wadsworth Cengage Learning.Library call number: BF76.7.P47 2015 available on short loan.

Pre-Lab Readings (available in Canvas Modules)

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Deferment of examination

Any student who cannot make the allocated exam time, including OSCE, must provide documentary evidence of illness or incapacity as per the UC Examination policy. Students should request a deferred OSCE by directly emailing the Unit Convener on or before the scheduled exam date with supporting documentation and extension form. Requests for deferred exams must be lodged directly to the Unit Convener within three days of the examination as per UC Examination policy Deferred Exams.

Extension Procedure - Nursing - 2018

Grounds for applying for an extension

The onus rests on students to comply with timelines for completing and submitting assessments, and this is part of the good management and performance skills we are seeking to develop in students through the educational process. Lecturers also have a responsibility to enure equity and fairness to the majority of students who submit their assessments on time.

For these reasons, you need to establish genuine circumstances for an extension to be granted. You will need to supply documentary evidence to establish the genuine nature of your circumstances.

Please note: Extensions of more than 7 days will not generally be granted unless there are extenuating circumstances. See * below.

Process for applying for an extension:

Students are advised to liaise directly with their Unit Convenor for requests for extension. Requests for extension should be emailed to the Unit Convenor or approved delegate, although there may be circumstances where Inclusion & Welfare will liaise on behalf of the student.

Requests for extensions should be on the attached Assignment Extension Application form and submitted at least 5 days prior to the submission date.

The Unit Convenor, or approved delegate, will inform the student of the outcome of their request as per Faculty procedures. Where the Unit Convenor, or approved delegate, does not approve the assignment extension request, the student may seek consultation with Inclusion & Engagement. If considered appropriate, Inclusion & Engagement will liaise with the relevant Academic staff member, following consultation with the student.

References

University of Canberra Assignment Extension Application Policy Form.

Moderation

Special assessment requirements

Inclusion & Engagement Assignment Extension Requests:

https://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/canberra-students/student-support/inclusion-engagement

Students registered with Inclusion & Engagement who are seeking an assignment extension up to 7 days, inclusive of weekends and public holidays, should apply in accordance with the procedures documented in the relevant Unit Outline.

The student is required to inform the Unit Convener, or approved delegate, they are registered with Inclusion & Engagement, and attach their Reasonable Adjustment Plan to the extension request. No additional documentary evidence is required for extensions up to 7 days for students registered with Inclusion & Engagement for assignment extensions as medical documentation is managed through Inclusion & Engagement.

The Unit Convener, or approved delegate, will inform the student the outcome of their request as per Faculty procedures. Where the Unit Convener, or approved delegate, does not approve the assignment extension request, the student may seek consultation with Inclusion & Engagement. If considered appropriate, Inclusion & engagement will liaise with the relevant Academic staff member, following consultation with the student.

Students are advised to liaise directly with their Unit Convener, or approved delegate, although there may be circumstances where Inclusion & Engagement will liaise on behalf of the student.

Inclusion and Engagement Assignment Extension Requests Beyond 7 Days

For requests beyond 7 days, Unit Conveners should expect to receive a Letter of Recommendation from the student with their request for the extension.

Students registered with Inclusion & Engagement who require an assignment extension beyond 7 days are required to schedule an appointment with Inclusion & Engagement prior to the submission date. During the consultation, the Inclusion Advisor will review the request for extension in consultation with the student. Students are required to provide additional medical documentation to support an extension request beyond 7 days.

If Inclusion & Engagement supports the request, the student will be provided with a Letter of Recommendation with a requested alternate submission date.

References

• 2015 University Assessment Policy and Procedures. Moderation, Page (5).
• https://guard.canberra.edu.au/policy/policy.php?pol_id=3351

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

In order to get the most out of your studies, it is strongly recommended that you plan your time commitments, actively engage in class discussions (online or face-to-face) and work with your peers as part of your study. The amount of time you will need to spend on study in this unit will depend on a number of factors including your prior knowledge, learning skill level and learning style. Nevertheless, in planning your time commitments you should note that for a 3 credit point unit the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 150 hours. The total workload for units of different credit point value should vary proportionally. For example, for a 6 credit point unit the total notional workload over a semester or term is assumed to be 300 hours.

This unit provides the clinical experiences required for graduates to meet the ANMAC Competency Standards (2012) and the requirements for registration as a nurse with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board. Attendance at scheduled clinical placements and on-campus workshops is required to pass the unit.

The workload during the clinical placement period is significant. Students should not schedule paid work on scheduled clinical days. When on block placements of one or more weeks, do not undertake paid work to allow for adequate rest and relaxation.

Participation requirements

Participation requirements

In order for UC graduates to be eligible for registration as a nurse in Australia, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) has accredited the Bachelor of Nursing course. The accreditation requirements include compulsory attendance on clinical placement. Therefore, attendance is mandatory at all scheduled workshops and compulsory for clinical placements.

Clinical placement requirements

Students are required to attend the placement for the duration of the rostered shift. There is a range of important learning opportunities available throughout the shift and students are expected to avail themselves of these opportunities. Permission to leave early will only be supported on medical grounds.

This can be:

• Morning shift – starts between 6am and 9am
• Evening shift – starts between 1pm and 3pm
• Night duty - commonly starts 8pm and 11pm

Once allocated to a clinical placement, students are expected to be available to attend that placement, in the allocated roster pattern. Clinical placement attendance on the rostered shifts is a requirement in the Learning for Professional Practice units.

Absence

Students should not attend placement or workshops when they are unwell. The process for notification of clinical absence is found within the Clinical Placement Resource Manual for Students avaliable on the Bachelor of Nursing Canvas site.

All notified absences will require make-up time. Make up time may not be provided in the original placement site. An additional orientation day may be required when make-up time is provided in a new setting.

Required IT skills

The Placement Office team coordinates placements, and information about placements using the InPlace information management system. All students will have access to InPlace once enrolled in the semester. Please note that correspondence about clinical placements, generated by the InPlace system, will be directed to students' university email address.  Students are expected to check their university email accounts at least weekly.

Information on how to use the InPlace system is available on the Placement Office Web site: http://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/canberra-students/work-integrated-learning/prepare-current-students/Health

In-unit costs

Transportation to and from clinical placement is a student responsibility. Students are expected to arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled shift start time. Consistently arriving late is considered to be unprofessional conduct.

Students are required to meet the costs associated with clinical placements, including accommodation costs placements outside Canberra. Scholarships to support students on placement are available from the Australian College of Nursing: http://rcna.org.au/wcm/.

Work placement, internships or practicums

Work placements, internships or practicums

Pre-clinical placement requirements for students in 2018 include:

• National Criminal Record Check (AFP)
• Immunisations up to date
• Tuberculosis screening

It is a requirement that students upload all pre-placement requirements to InPlace.

All students allocated a NSW Health placement will need to have their documents assessed as compliant by NSW Health personnel before undertaking a NSW Health placement. To do this, students are required to complete NSW Health specific documentation. Please visit the Placement Office Website for further information on the process for NSW Health compliance: 

Students allocated to NSW Health who do not undertake the compliance requirements will not be provided with an alternative placement and will be advised to withdraw from the Learning for Professional Practice unit.

The Placement Office will contact students who are currently not compliant with the NSW Health requirements. Please contact the Placement Office with specific compliance questions.

Additional information

Additional information

Students are required to comply at all times with the UC Student Charter (2010) in addition to the conduct requirements of the Health Facility.

The Student Charter (2010) and Student Conduct Rules are found at: http://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/canberra-students/conduct

The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) has approved the Bachelor of Nursing course at the University of Canberra. In addition, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) regulates the practice of nursing students who are enrolled in the course and undertaken practice-based learning. As with Registered Nurses, nursing students are required to adhere to the NMBA Code of Conduct for Nurses and Code of Ethics of Nurses.

Key points to note regarding professional conduct while on clinical placement:

• Be respectful, courteous and professional all times to colleagues, clients, Health Facility staff, UC academic staff, administrative staff, Clinical Placement Office staff, patients, and the public;
• Follow the policies and procedures of the Health Facility - if doubt exists, consult with the Clinical Liaison Nurse or preceptor for the purpose of interpretation of the health policies and procedures;
• Obtain an orientation to emergency and evacuation procedures on the first day of practice experience;
• Practice under the supervision of clinical staff – this includes reporting to a designated staff member at least twice daily on your activities;
• Be fit for undertaking clinical practice, including maintaining own health, ensuring adequate rest and eating breakfast before attending the morning shift;
• Practice within competence and Scope of Practice as a student nurse;
• Be proactive in seeking out learning opportunities;
• Be punctual arriving for an allocated shift at least 10 minutes prior to its commencement and returning from meal breaks on time;
• Wear the UC uniform and the UC name badge above the waist in a location easily visible unless otherwise specifically directed by the Health Facility staff;
• Maintain confidentiality of peers, colleagues and client information at all times;
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, objective records of nursing care given as required by the health agency;
• Inform the nurse responsible for client care in the area when leaving the area;
• Use equipment and supplies for client care in accordance with their defined purpose and the rules and regulations of the health agency
• Respect the Mission Statement of the Health Facility;
• Report any malfunction or breakage of equipment to the Registered Nurse responsible for client care in the area;
• Facilitate physical and cultural safety; and
• Ensure that external work commitments do not conflict with any placements.

All students must be aware of the guidelines around the use of social media.

The NMBA have Codes, Guidelines and Statements, of which you need to be aware.  Failure to comply with these standards may result in a fail grade.

•  http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Codes-Guidelines/Social-media-policy.aspx

In addition, our peak professional body, the Australian College of Nursing (CAN), provides guidelines for clinical practice, including behaviour related to social media.

• http://www.acn.edu.au/sites/default/files/social_media/acn_social_media_guidelines.pdf

• Semester 1, 2018, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (176157)
• Summer Semester, 2018, Internship, UC - Canberra, Bruce (180688)