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NS2771 - The Professional Role

Credit points:	3
Year:	2023
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

Critically evaluate research evidence and methods of translation to practice;
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.

Subject Assessment

Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
Written > ePoster - (40%) - Individual
Written > Critical Analysis - (40%) - Individual.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in at least 80% of scheduled tutorials/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
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Coordinator:	Mr Alan Ramsay, Dr Patricia Burton
Lecturers:	Dr Natalie Lloyd, Mr Alan Ramsay, Dr Maude Chapman, Dr Patricia Burton.
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 20 hours tutorials 10 hours online activity assessment and self-directed study

Mackay, Study Period 1, Internal
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Coordinator:	Mr Alan Ramsay, Dr Patricia Burton
Lecturers:	Dr Natalie Lloyd, Mr Alan Ramsay, Dr Patricia Burton.
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 20 hours tutorials 10 hours online activity assessment and self-directed study

Mount Isa, Study Period 1, Internal
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Coordinator:	Mr Alan Ramsay, Dr Patricia Burton
Lecturers:	Dr Natalie Lloyd, Mr Alan Ramsay, Dr Patricia Burton.
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 20 hours tutorials 10 hours online activity assessment and self-directed study

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Coordinator:	Mr Alan Ramsay, Dr Patricia Burton
Lecturers:	Dr Natalie Lloyd, Mr Alan Ramsay, Dr Patricia Burton.
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 20 hours tutorials 10 hours online activity assessment and self-directed study

Study Period 1, External
Census Date 23-Mar-2023
Coordinator:	Mr Alan Ramsay, Dr Patricia Burton
Lecturers:	Dr Natalie Lloyd, Mr Alan Ramsay, Dr Patricia Burton.
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 30 hours online activity - Specified online content (20hrs); Online activity (10hrs) assessment and self-directed study
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU