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<p>This unit aims to prepare students for a satisfying and sustainable nursing and/or midwifery career and address contemporary issues associated with making the transition from student nurse and midwife to graduate nurse and/or midwife. Students will develop an understanding of the importance and complexity of negotiating professional relationships within the workplace through solution-focused problem-solving strategies and change management principles which have direct applicability to the care of ‘self’. Students will explore the role of the Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife as a leader and will develop strategies for practice. The role of the Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife in the provision and maintenance of safe and quality healthcare encompassed within the National Safety and Quality Safety Standards for practice will be explored along with a consideration of the role that auditing risk provides. Students will also develop skills and attitudes required to actively participate in the employment seeking process and apply for roles within the Graduate Nurse and/or Midwife Program and beyond. Using the principles of life-long learning as the framework for a fulfilling career as a professional nurse or midwife, students will explore the various career, study and research pathways, continuing professional development pathways and engagement for career advancement.</p>
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<p>The current NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, NMBA Code of Conduct for Nurses, Code of Ethics for Nurses, National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Aged Care Quality Standards, National Health Priority Areas and where applicable the NMBA National Competency Standards for the Midwives, NMBA Code of Conduct for Midwives, ICM/NMBA Code of Ethics for Midwives have informed the content development of this unit. This unit will introduce the student to the following topics; Introducing the concept of nursing and midwifery as a professional career through life-long learning Understanding the individual’s responsibility for maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development Understanding workplace management including patient care workload, teamwork, workplace expectations, resilience, time management, technology and quality audits Comprehending the role of the nurse and midwife, within healthcare organisations, in maintaining quality care standards such as risk management and accreditation audits Maintaining professional relationships and understanding change management Solution focused problem solving including collaboration, conflict resolution, negotiation and communication as a health care professional Developing proficient research, written, verbal and electronic skills required to actively participate in the employment processes Exploring ongoing professional development of self and others, lifelong learning and decision framework in preparation for Graduate Nurse and Graduate Midwife Program positions, gaining employment within and outside the healthcare environment, AHPRA Registrations Identifying contemporary transitional factors that influence newly registered nurses and midwives Developing strategies for minimising the impact of transitional issues in the move from student nurse or midwife to graduate nurse or midwife Understanding the concept of nurse and midwife as ‘self’, including care of self as a professional nurse and midwife, and the role of reflective journaling.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit aims to prepare students for a satisfying and sustainable nursing and/or midwifery career and address contemporary issues associated with making the transition from student nurse and midwife to graduate nurse and/or midwife. Students will develop an understanding of the importance and complexity of negotiating professional relationships within the workplace through solution-focused problem-solving strategies and change management principles which have direct applicability to the care of ‘self’. Students will explore the role of the Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife as a leader and will develop strategies for practice. The role of the Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife in the provision and maintenance of safe and quality healthcare encompassed within the National Safety and Quality Safety Standards for practice will be explored along with a consideration of the role that auditing risk provides. Students will also develop skills and attitudes required to actively participate in the employment seeking process and apply for roles within the Graduate Nurse and/or Midwife Program and beyond. Using the principles of life-long learning as the framework for a fulfilling career as a professional nurse or midwife, students will explore the various career, study and research pathways, continuing professional development pathways and engagement for career advancement.</p>
Unit content
<p>The current NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, NMBA Code of Conduct for Nurses, Code of Ethics for Nurses, National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Aged Care Quality Standards, National Health Priority Areas and where applicable the NMBA National Competency Standards for the Midwives, NMBA Code of Conduct for Midwives, ICM/NMBA Code of Ethics for Midwives have informed the content development of this unit. This unit will introduce the student to the following topics; Introducing the concept of nursing and midwifery as a professional career through life-long learning Understanding the individual’s responsibility for maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development Understanding workplace management including patient care workload, teamwork, workplace expectations, resilience, time management, technology and quality audits Comprehending the role of the nurse and midwife, within healthcare organisations, in maintaining quality care standards such as risk management and accreditation audits Maintaining professional relationships and understanding change management Solution focused problem solving including collaboration, conflict resolution, negotiation and communication as a health care professional Developing proficient research, written, verbal and electronic skills required to actively participate in the employment processes Exploring ongoing professional development of self and others, lifelong learning and decision framework in preparation for Graduate Nurse and Graduate Midwife Program positions, gaining employment within and outside the healthcare environment, AHPRA Registrations Identifying contemporary transitional factors that influence newly registered nurses and midwives Developing strategies for minimising the impact of transitional issues in the move from student nurse or midwife to graduate nurse or midwife Understanding the concept of nurse and midwife as ‘self’, including care of self as a professional nurse and midwife, and the role of reflective journaling.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Offering:
<p><strong>Early Semester 1 Nursing</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Mt Helen (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Wonthaggi (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nurbn3032">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
<p>must be enrolled in <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NURBN3030" target="_blank">NURBN3030</a></p>
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Discuss the importance of establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships within the healthcare team</p>
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<p>Identify attributes and behaviours that factilitate successful transition to nursing and midwifery practice</p>
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<p>Comprehend the requirements to obtain employment in a graduate nurse or midwife program</p>
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<p>Research and evaluate information on transitional issues in nursing and/or midwifery</p>
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<p>Develop strategies for change that will maintain personal and professional wellbeing</p>
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<p>Develop a professional portfolio supporting graduate application</p>
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<p>Review and consolidate knowledge of the current nursing and midwifery practice standards</p>
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<p>Practice preparation for the employment process for graduate nurses and midwives</p>
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<p>Employ principles of self-reflection to understand personal and professional growth</p>
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<p>Critically analyse factors that influence student transition to beginning level professional nursing and/or midwifery practice</p>
Assessment
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<p>Attendance at Active Learning Sessions</p>
<p>80% Attendance at Active Learning Sessions</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Develop an information pamphlet to support transitional issues for nurses or midwives.</p>
<p>Pamphlet</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A2, A3
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<p>Compile a professional portfolio for graduate nurse and/or midwife program application</p>
<p>Professional Portfolio</p>
<p>50-70%</p>
K2, S3, S4, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Offering:
<p><strong>Early Semester 1 Nursing</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Mt Helen (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Wonthaggi (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nurbn3032">View unit fees</a>
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