Unit details
HNN120 - The Discipline of Nursing: Contemporary Issues and Trends 1
| Offered at: | (B, CBD, S, W) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| 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: | K Jackson |
| Campus contact: | H Forbes (B), K Jackson (S), L Mielnik (W), G Rea (IKE) |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 1 hour lecture lecture or equivalent cloud presentation/s, 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This is the first of two units within the Professional Studies in Nursing cluster that will incrementally assist students to develop understanding of issues surrounding contemporary nursing practice and support their transition from student to beginning level registered nurse. Students will be provided with opportunities to begin to examine local and global issues influencing the nursing profession; gain an understanding of the role of the nurse in contemporary health care; the political processes influencing the status and practice of nursing in contemporary society; legal and ethical standards expected of nurses; and explore the nature of principles and processes of clinical risk management and patient safety in health care domains.
Assessment
ePortfolio presentation (equivalent to 500 words) 15%, assignment (1500 words) 35%, ePortfolio Group presentation and reflection (equivalent to 2000 words) 50%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $755 | $604 | $2812 | $2972 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
