Course Title: Introduction to Nursing Studies

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Introduction to Nursing Studies

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

NURS2193

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023

Course Coordinator: Dr Ruby Walter

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7429

Course Coordinator Email: ruby.walter@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Bundoora West


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course will introduce you to the foundations of nursing studies and the context of professional nursing. You will begin to consider the range of communication methods required to practise as a professional nurse. You will develop the ability to apply evidence in your professional practice and consider the concept of nursing knowledge.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes BP032 Bachelor of Nursing in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Australia, Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016):

PLO 1: Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice
PLO 2: Engages in therapeutic and professional relationships
PLO 3: Maintains the capability for practice
PLO 6: Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. (2016) Registered nurse standards for practice. Melbourne, Australia.


On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Apply the principles of academic integrity to the acquisition of nursing knowledge
  2. Compare and contrast the various work contexts of the professional nurse
  3. Prepare written communication relative to the acquisition of nursing knowledge
  4. Identify and demonstrate appropriate features of oral communication relevant to specific scenarios in nursing practice
  5. Describe the basic principles of reflective practice and evidence their application in relation to particular learning tasks
  6. Solve numerical problems related to nursing practice


Overview of Learning Activities

This course will use a range of learning activities including lectures, discussions and self-directed learning. Throughout the course you will be able to work both independently and in groups to aid development of your theoretical knowledge and its application to nursing practice.

Learning activities may include modalities such as recorded lectures, tutorials and Canvas discussion board.

Lectures: Recorded lectures and lecture notes are the principal mode of content delivery and will present you with the key concepts and information relevant to nursing studies. You will be expected to participate in classroom discussions and to contribute to the learning experiences of your student colleagues.

Self-Directed Learning: The self-directed activities associated with this course are designed to enable you to better develop independent learning skills to support your commitment to lifelong learning as a nursing professional and a university graduate. The self-directed learning activities will also support your knowledge of the material covered in the formal learning program and enhance the consolidation and application of that knowledge.

Assessments associated with this course require you to demonstrate critical analysis of the core principles presented over the semester. Assessments will comprise both formative and summative review of your learning and incorporate a variety of assessment modes. Assessment completed in the first half of the semester will provide feedback on your progress. Ongoing feedback on your knowledge and application will be provided from peers and academic staff.

RMIT have state of the art simulated learning facilities for student learning and practice. You will participate in simulated practice within these facilities in preparation for placement. As a part of participation you may be filmed for learning, teaching, reflection and assessment and this is considered an inherent part of our learning and teaching program. Recordings will be maintained in accordance with our assessment, document retention and privacy policies.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

A library subject guide is available at http://rmit.libguides.com/nursing


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Early Assessment Task: Academic Integrity Microcredential
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLO 1

Assessment Task 2: Numeracy Assessment
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLO 6

Assessment Task 3: Oral Assessment related to therapeutic communication (video recording)
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLO 4

Assessment Task 4: Essay (1,500 words)
Weighting 50%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.