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NS2771 - The Professional Role
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences |
In this subject students will identify the scope and boundaries of the professional role. The culture of the contemporary healthcare environment is examined as is the role of critical thinking and reflection as strategies for developing resilience. This subject expands students' understanding of research evidence and the importance of evidence translation.
Learning Outcomes
- identify the scope and boundaries of the role of the nurse and midwife in contemporary Australian practice;
- explore the concept of resilience within the culture of contemporary healthcare;
- describe characteristics of critical and reflective practice;
- critically evaluate research evidence and methods of translation to practice.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
- Written > Critical appraisal/review - (40%) - Individual
- Written > ePoster - (40%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in at least 80% of scheduled tutorial classes/specified online content; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.
| Prerequisites: | NS1771 OR NS1012 |
Availabilities |
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| Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2022 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Mackay, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2022 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Mount Isa, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2022 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2022 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Study Period 1, External | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2022 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
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.