NURSING 7203 - Introducing Professional Nursing
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 7203 Course Introducing Professional Nursing Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact 2 hrs x 9 sessions. Face-to-face weekly compulsory sessions for international students as per ESOS compliance. Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Master of Clinical Nursing Assessment Quiz Series x 3, Essay, Reflection Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Zaneta Smith
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Discuss the historical and contemporary factors influencing health care systems 2 Differentiate health care services based on primary, secondary and tertiary categories 3 Articulate and communicate to others the role of the professional nurse and the scope of nursing practice 4 Identify the purposes of nurse practice Acts and standards for nursing practice 5 Adopt a beginning level of evidence-based practice as it is used to inform critical thinking and decision-making in practice 6 Develop skills in reflection to support ongoing development through learning experiences 7 Debate the ethico-legal frameworks of nursing 8 Apply foundational and factual knowledge of occupational health & safety 9 Discuss quality and safety issues within nursing practice and the health care system University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,4 7 & 8 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,4,5 & 6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3 & 4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,4,5,6,7 & 9 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2 & 4 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
1 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
5, 9 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Brown, D., Edwards, H., Buckley, T., Aitken., R., Plowman, E. (2019). Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing (5th ed.). Elsevier Australia.
Crisp, J., Douglas, C., Rebeiro, G., Waters, D. (2021). Potter and Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing (6th ed.). Elsevier Australia.
Daly, J., & Chang, E. (2019). Transitions in Nursing (5th ed.). Elsevier Australia.
Daly, J., & Jackson, D. (2020). Contexts of Nursing (6th ed.). Elsevier Australia.
Recommended Resources
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia 2016 National competency standards for the registered nurse
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia 2006 Code of Ethics
McIlwraith & Madden 2014 Health Care and the Law 6th Ed, LawbookCo, Rozelle, NSWOnline Learning
Some reading materials and course content will be provided through the Canvas Learning Platform via MyUni and assessments will be submitted through the appropriate portal point on MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course uses a blend of lectures, tutorials and workshops to identify situations that impact the daily environment of nursing practice. Students are encouraged to consider their ‘arrival’ at the career of nursing and to actively reflect on what they consider to be the professional skills and attributes. Role plays and self -directed learning opportunities help to facilitate the reflective nature of this course.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
- Weekly pre recorded lecture
- 1x 2 hour tutorial per week
Learning Activities Summary
The tables below indicate the lecture and tutorial outlines for Introducing Professional Nursing. Please refer to the timetable above for details on class and time. Other tutorials may be provided as required.
Introducing Professional Nursing Lecture Series Professional issues
1. History of nursing
2. The role of the professional nurse
3. Primary, secondary and tertiary care within the Australian health care system
4. Scopes of practice
5. Legislation in nursing
6. Consent and negligence
7. Professional standards and guidelines
8. Ethical theories
9. Ethics issues in health care
10. An introduction to evidenced based practice
11. Introduction to critical theory
Safety and quality / OHS
12. Core principles of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
13. OHS in the health care setting
14. Safety and Quality Systems
15. Self-care
Introduction to death and dying
16. Introduction to palliative care
17. Death and dyingTutorial Series 1. Professional nurse forum – RN’s will be invited to describe their experiences of working as a registered
2. Scopes of practice – students will create and edit a scope of practice document
3. Legislation in nursing – students will work in groups through an assigned piece of legislation relevant to nursing
4. Ethical issues workshop - group role play – students will construct and enact small role plays from a list of provided topics
5. Reflective practice workshop - a range of reflective practice exercises will be worked through
6. Documentation - clinical handovers and documentation using the ISBAR guidelines
7. Equipment safety and hospital safety audit
8. Strategies for developing self-resilience -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning Outcome(s) being addressed Quiz Formative 0% 5 & 6 Quiz Series Summative 20% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 Preparation for Professional Practice Summative 60% 1-5, 7-9 Professional Practice Critical Reflection Summative 20% 3-6 Assessment Detail
Scope of Practice Quiz
Within MyUni students will be required to successfully complete a quiz relating to the content covered during your lectures, tutorials and readings in the first two weeks of semester based on their responsibilities regarding Scope of Practice which will guide care they are allowing to provide at the varying stages of their studies when out on clinical practice.Quiz Series (20%)Within MyUni students will be required to successfully complete a series of quizzes relating to the content covered during lectures, tutorials and readings. A range of professional, legal and ethical topics will be assessed to determine student progress in the course and highlight their knowledge and areas for improvement in these fundamental concepts.Preparation for Professional Practice (60%)
This assessment is aimed at assisting in preparing you for clinical placement and professional practice by getting you to consider the role of a RN (student) and the required practice requirements. Please note, you will not have attended placement prior to completing this assessment so there is no expectation that you can link this assessment directly to your experience of practice. To complete this task, you will need to examine 1) the NMBA Registered Nurses Standards for Practice requirements; 2) Professional practice encompassing autonomy, accountability, and advocacy; and the Code of Conduct in the context of nursing practice. While you will present these sections separately, they are inextricably linked in the overall role and practice of a Registered Nurse.Professional Practice: Critical Reflection (20%)This assessment is designed to act as a reflective piece of assessment where you identify your practice and performance throughout your first placement or a critical reflection over a personal learning experience in relation to any aspect of the course content that you have not covered in another assignment in this course.Submission
Unless otherwise indicated all submission of assignments is to be through the assignments portal of MyUni. TurnItin will be used to check student assignments. Students MUST keep an electronic copy of all assignments submitted.
Extensions are generally awarded for no more than 10 working days unless there are exceptional circumstances.
To apply for an Assessment Extension, a student must submit an application for extension form prior to the assessment deadline. You will find this on the School of Nursing Website or use the link provided here.
See the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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