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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The broad intent of this unit is to support students to develop self-direction in developing competence in new areas of their practice. In the generic component of this unit, students will complete three modules in the areas of: reflective practice; nursing governance and scopes of practice; and self-driven professional development. Having developed an understanding of assessing and addressing the requirements of a new practice area, students will apply this to a specific elective module stream, which may include but are not restricted to, the care of those with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and palliative care needs.
Students must pass 1 units from NPP2201
Unit was previously coded NST3206, NST3207, NST3604
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, tutorials and online resources.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Learning plan | 40% |
| Report | Learning plan outcomes report | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Learning plan | 40% |
| Report | Learning plan outcomes report | 60% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The broad intent of this unit is to support students to develop self-direction and competence in a new area of practice. Students will consider reflective practice, nursing governance, scopes of practice and professional development. Having developed an understanding of assessing and addressing the requirements of a new practice area, students will apply these concepts within this specialised field.
Students must pass 1 units from NPP2201
Unit was previously coded NST3206, NST3207, NST3604
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, tutorials and online resources.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Learning plan | 40% |
| Report | Learning plan outcomes report | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Learning plan | 40% |
| Report | Learning plan outcomes report | 60% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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