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

    2016
  • 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:

  1. Construct a continued professional competence/development plan.
  2. Construct an application for a position that utilises sound argument and is supported by evidence.
  3. Describe the professional corporate and clinical governance structures that define the role of the Registered Nurse.
  4. Develop a personal plan of entry to practice.
  5. Explore the aspects of role transition for the novice Registered Nurse.

Unit Content

  1. Applying for a position, application framing, writing plus interview.
  2. Changing roles in nursing.
  3. Continuing competence & performance appraisal.
  4. Framing and substantiating an argument of competence.
  5. Professional development and specialisation.
  6. Professional, corporate and clinical governance structures.
  7. 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 CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseGoal statement and professional development plan30%
PortfolioProfessional nursing portfolio70%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseGoal statement and professional development plan30%
PortfolioProfessional nursing portfolio70%

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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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

    2016
  • 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

Only students studying courses C33, Y61, Y76, Y19 or Y79 can enrol in this unit.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded NNI3204, NNI3603

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Construct a continued professional competence/development plan.
  2. Construct an application for a position that utilises sound argument and is supported by evidence.
  3. Describe the professional corporate and clinical governance structures that define the role of the Registered Nurse.
  4. Develop a personal plan of entry to practice.
  5. Explore the aspects of role transition for the novice Registered Nurse.

Unit Content

  1. Applying for a position, application framing, writing plus interview.
  2. Changing roles in nursing.
  3. Continuing competence & performance appraisal.
  4. Framing and substantiating an argument of competence.
  5. Professional development and specialisation.
  6. Professional, corporate and clinical governance structures.
  7. 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 CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseLiterature review30%
PortfolioProfessional nursing portfolio70%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseLiterature review30%
PortfolioProfessional nursing portfolio70%

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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