Transition to Graduate Practice (9052.2)

Required texts

This unit will not have a prescribed textbook. Instead, we will draw on the peer-reviewed literature to inform our conversations, discussions, and debates. Some peer-reviewed manuscripts will be placed on the weekly topic tabs as suggested readings in Canvas. However, students would be encouraged to use this as a starting point and read widely on areas of the topics that interest them, or that they may see as challenging when transitioning to practice.

In the past students in this unit may have used one or both of the texts below. Theses may still be useful but are not 'prescribed' as being necessary: 

• Chang, E. & Daly, J. (Eds.). (2016). Transitions in nursing: Preparing for professional practice (4th ed.). Chatswood: Elsevier Australia.
• Fedoruk, M., & Hofmeyer, A. (Eds.). (2014). Becoming a nurse: An evidence-based approach (2^nd ed.). South Melbourne: Oxford.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Returning Assignments

Electronically submitted assessment pieces will be returned electronically unless otherwise advised. The teaching team will endeavour to return assessment pieces to students within 21 working days of the due date.

Extensions

Requests for extensions must be submitted in writing (email) to your tutor at least 7 days prior to the assignments due date (except in extenuating circumstances). Students are required to submit the extension application form located on 9048 Moodle and supporting documentation to substantiate their request.  If an extension is granted, a copy of the email from your tutor confirming the extension must be attached to your assessment when submitting.

Late submission penalty

Penalties for late submission of work without an approved extension will be applied. A mark adjustment will be made at the rate of 5% of the value of the assessment item per day it is overdue (including weekends). For example, if an assignment is worth 30 marks, 1.5 marks will be deducted from the marked assessment item each day past the due date.Assessment items submitted 7 days or greater after the prescribed/assigned submission date will be awarded a grade of zero. Late submissions may result in reduced feedback being provided to students.

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 ensure 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:

Requests for extensions should be on the attached Assignment Extension Application form and submitted at least 2 days prior to the submission date.

1.                Requests for an extension of up to 4 days should be sent directly to your assigned tutor

2.                  Requests for an extension of more than 4 days should be sent directly to the Unit Convenor for consideration.

Processing of extension applications will normally take between 24-48 hours. Approved applications will be uploaded to the unit Moodle site and students will be notified by return email with their updated submission time and date deadline.

References

·         University of Canberra Assignment Extension Application Policy Form.

·         Discipline of Nursing Extension Application Form (2015).

Inclusion & Welfare Assignment Extension Requests:

https://www.canberra.edu.au/myuc-s/business-units/dvce/student-engagement/accessability-for-uc-staff

Students registered with Inclusion & Welfare 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 Convenor, or approved delegate, they are registered with Inclusion & Welfare, 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 & Welfare for assignment extensions as medical documentation is managed through Inclusion & Welfare.

The Unit Convenor, or approved delegate, will inform the student 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 & Welfare. If considered appropriate, Inclusion & Welfare will liaise with the relevant Academic staff member, following consultation with the student.

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

Inclusion and Welfare Assignment Extension Requests Beyond 7 Days

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

Students registered with Inclusion & Welfare who require an assignment extension beyond 7 days are required to schedule an appointment with Inclusion & Welfare 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 & Welfare supports the request, the student will be provided with a Letter of Recommendation with a requested alternate submission date.

Moderation

Moderation Information for Nursing Students 2018

1.      All assessment activities which result in grades of High Distinction (85% or more), will be marked by two different assessors.

2.      All assessment activities which result in a Fail grade of (40-50%) will be marked by two different assessors.

3.      All assessment activities which result in grades less than 40% will be marked by one assessor.

4.      Any failed piece of assessment that leads to an overall fail grade for the unit will be marked by a second assessor.

5.     The second assessor will be mark the assessment activity blinded to the mark of the first assessor.

References

• 2015 University Assessment Policy and Procedures. Moderation, Page (5).

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

The face to face contact in ths Unit is from Weeks One to Four. It is expected that you will be accessing CANVAS at least twice a week for the remaining weeks of Semester 1, 2018. The CANVAS post element of Assessment 2 (Part A), has been specifically designed to support your ongoing learning and enagagment in a flexible mode. This is informed by adult learning principles and is consistent with NMBA Standards for Practice in relation to lifelong learning as a required and imperative attribute of the Registered Nurse.  

Participation requirements

It is expected that students attend or access all lectures, and actively participate in all tutorials, as the materials and activities will assist students in building the knowledge and skills required to successfully trainsition from the status of student nurse to successful graduate practice.

Required IT skills

Familiarity with word processing (to write assignments) and the Internet (to access University of Canberra online resources including Moodle and the electronic databases available through the Library).

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

• Semester 1, 2018, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (176155)