NS1770 - Transition to Nursing Studies
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1
|
Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
Transition to Nursing Studies will develop and explore a broad range of concepts and
skills important for international students' successful transition into studies relating
to nursing practice in Australia. The subject will introduce the vocabulary and relevant
skills in managing time, reading and taking notes and fundamentals in academic research
and integrity. It will develop students' skills in independent learning, cooperative
learning techniques and working in groups. The subject will also begin to develop
the students English language across the four domains of listening, reading, speaking
and writing. Finally, students will be exposed to select nursing concepts such as
infection control and select nursing psycho-motor skills in a simulated environment
as an introduction to the role of the nurse and to allow students to apply subject
knowledge in real world situations.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop confidence and skills in speaking and pronunciation, reading, writing and
listening;
- Apply time management and planning skills in independent and group contexts;
- Obtain and synthesise information from various sources using appropriate citation
and referencing techniques;
- Apply theory to a nursing practice context in a simulated environment;
- Demonstrate essential academic skills for success in the higher education environment.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (35%) - Group
- Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (25%) - Individual
- Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Simulation activity - (%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in at
least 80% of scheduled tutorial classes; participate in all scheduled clinical skills
and workshop classes; achieve a satisfactory grade for the application of nursing
skills assessment task; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application
of any penalties such as late penalties.
Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.