Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Nursing and Midwifery
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.
Unit Title
Professional Portfolio
Unit Code
NCS3202
Year
2015
Enrolment Period
1
Version
3
Credit Points
15
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit facilitates the transition from the role of nursing student to Registered Nurse. Emphasis is placed on factors that contribute to the scope of practice of Registered Nurses in Australia, initial employment, including leadership and management skills, as well as the obligations in maintaining registration and professional competence.
Non Standard Timetable Requirements
On Campus/on line
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from NPP2201
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded NNI3204, NNI3603
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Construct a continued professional competence/development plan.
- Construct an application for a position that utilises sound argument and is supported by evidence.
- Describe the professional corporate and clinical governance structures that define the role of the Registered Nurse.
- Develop a personal plan of entry to practice.
- Explore the aspects of role transition for the novice Registered Nurse.
Unit Content
- Applying for a position, application framing, writing plus interview.
- Changing roles in nursing.
- Continuing competence & performance appraisal.
- Framing and substantiating an argument of competence.
- Professional development and specialisation.
- Professional, corporate and clinical governance structures.
- Reality shock and reflective practice.
Additional Learning Experience Information
This unit will use lectures and tutorials to facilitate student learning.
Assessment
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.
ON CAMPUSType | Description | Value |
---|
Exercise | Goal statement and professional development plan | 30% |
Portfolio | Professional nursing portfolio | 70% |
ONLINEType | Description | Value |
---|
Exercise | Goal statement and professional development plan | 30% |
Portfolio | Professional nursing portfolio | 70% |
Text References
- ^ Chang, E., & Daly, J. (Eds.). ( 2012). Transitions in nursing (3rd ed.). Sydney, Australia: Elsevier
- ^ Andre, K., & Heartfield, M. (2011). Nursing and midwifery portfolios: Evidence of continuing competence (2nd ed.). Marrickville NSW: Elsvier.
- Zerwerkh, J.G. & Garneau, A. Z. (2012). Nursing today: Transitions and trends (7th ed.). St Louis, Mo: Elsevier Saunders.
- Smith, P., James, T., Lorentzon, M., & Pope, R. (Eds.). (2004). Shaping the facts: Evidence-based nursing and health care. London: Churchill Livingstone.
- Savage, P. (2007). Legal issues for nursing students: Applied principles. Australia: Pearson Education.
- Freeguard, H. (2007). Ethical practice for health professionals. Sydney: Thomson Learning.
Journal References
- AAOHN Journal Australian Health Review
- World Health Forum
- Public Health Nursing
- Nursing and Health Care
- Journal of Law and Medicine
- Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing
- Australian Journal of Social Issues
- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
- Collegian
- Contemporary Nurse
- International Nursing Review
- Journal of Advanced Nursing
Website References
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
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.
Academic Misconduct
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:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
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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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Nursing and Midwifery
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.
Unit Title
Professional Portfolio
Unit Code
NCS3202
Year
2015
Enrolment Period
2
Version
3
Credit Points
15
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit facilitates the transition from the role of nursing student to Registered Nurse. Emphasis is placed on factors that contribute to the scope of practice of Registered Nurses in Australia, initial employment, including leadership and management skills, as well as the obligations in maintaining registration and professional competence.
Non Standard Timetable Requirements
On Campus/on line
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from NPP2201
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded NNI3204, NNI3603
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Construct a continued professional competence/development plan.
- Construct an application for a position that utilises sound argument and is supported by evidence.
- Describe the professional corporate and clinical governance structures that define the role of the Registered Nurse.
- Develop a personal plan of entry to practice.
- Explore the aspects of role transition for the novice Registered Nurse.
Unit Content
- Applying for a position, application framing, writing plus interview.
- Changing roles in nursing.
- Continuing competence & performance appraisal.
- Framing and substantiating an argument of competence.
- Professional development and specialisation.
- Professional, corporate and clinical governance structures.
- Reality shock and reflective practice.
Additional Learning Experience Information
This unit will use lectures and tutorials to facilitate student learning.
Assessment
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.
ON CAMPUSType | Description | Value |
---|
Exercise | Goal statement and professional development plan | 30% |
Portfolio | Professional nursing portfolio | 70% |
ONLINEType | Description | Value |
---|
Exercise | Goal statement and professional development plan | 30% |
Portfolio | Professional nursing portfolio | 70% |
Text References
- ^ Chang, E., & Daly, J. (Eds.). ( 2012). Transitions in nursing (3rd ed.). Sydney, Australia: Elsevier
- ^ Andre, K., & Heartfield, M. (2011). Nursing and midwifery portfolios: Evidence of continuing competence (2nd ed.). NSW, Australia: Elsevier.
- Zerwerkh, J.G., & Garneau, A, Z. (2014). Nursing today: Transitions and trends (8th ed.). St Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.
- Smith, P., James, T., Lorentzon, M., & Pope, R. (Eds.). (2004). Shaping the facts: Evidence-based nursing and health care. London, England: Churchill Livingstone.
- Savage, P. (2007). Legal issues for nursing students: Applied principles. NSW, Australia: Pearson Education.
- Freeguard, H. (2007). Ethical practice for health professionals. Sydney, Australia: Thomson Learning.
Journal References
- AAOHN Journal Australian Health Review
- World Health Forum
- Public Health Nursing
- Nursing and Health Care
- Journal of Law and Medicine
- Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing
- Australian Journal of Social Issues
- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
- Collegian
- Contemporary Nurse
- International Nursing Review
- Journal of Advanced Nursing
Website References
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
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.
Academic Misconduct
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:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
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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