Unit details
HNN320 - The Discipline of Nursing: Contemporary Issues and Trends 2
| Offered at: | (B, CBD, S, W) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 (B) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | (Normally students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing or an associated combined degree to enrol in this unit) |
| Unit chair: | S Ireland (W) |
| Campus contact: | V Brotto (B), M Pszczolkowski (S), G Rea (IKE) |
| Prerequisite: | HBS109, HNN114, HNN120, HNN122, HNN227 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week
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| Note: The enrolment quota for this unit in Trimester 3 2012 has been reached. Students interested in taking the unit in Trimester 3 2012 should contact Laura Day in the School of Nursing and Midwifery on email enrolnurse-b@deakin.edu.au directly. Please include your student ID number in your email.
Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit is the second of two units within the Professional Studies in Nursing cluster which incrementally develop students’ understanding of the issues influencing contemporary nursing practice. In this unit, students are assisted in their transition from student to registered nurse. Opportunities are provided for students to examine and reflect critically on issues influencing contemporary nursing practice and their readiness to make the transition from student to Division 1 registered nurse. A major focus will be on professional preparation and continued development of students’ knowledge, skills, and attributes within a framework of quality, safety, and risk management.
Assessment
Assessment task one: Group presentation (equivalent to 1000 words) 40%, assessment task two: Assignment (equivalent to 3000 words) 60%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $706 | $565 | $565 | $2586 | $2765 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
