This course is identified by RMIT University as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience in which knowledge and skills will be practiced within the university simulated health environment, and applied and assessed in a clinical workplace context, as feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your professional experiences.

This course focuses on preparation for professional practice. It will also include a practice job interview developing a CV, career advice and information supporting application for a graduate year. ?You will undertake supervised simulation-based learning opportunities within the simulated health environment and complete supervised professional placement/s in a prearranged health care setting for a prescribed period of time.

You will work with a Registered Nurse in the healthcare team to continue building on nursing skills acquired in preceding and current semesters with the view to transitioning to a beginning practitioner.

You will work towards providing nursing care for 3- 4 resident/patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, developing independent and critical thinking skills required for time management and prioritisation of nursing care.

An assessment requirement for this course requires students to complete clinical placement within a healthcare setting. To be eligible to undertake clinical placement, students must meet certain mandated documentation and immunisation requirements. For specific details surrounding Professional Placement Passport requirements, please refer to the Bachelor of Nursing - Professional Placement Passport SharePoint.