Courses & Units
Concepts of Nursing 1: Introduction to the Profession NUR131
Introduction
Concepts of Nursing 1 centres on the foundational knowledge and skills relating to professionalism, practising in the discipline of nursing and being part of a regulated profession. The Standards and Codes that regulate nursing practice and the broad professional, discipline and quality and safety frameworks are introduced. You will explore the events and the people that have shaped contemporary nursing practice, including germinal nursing scholars and their impact on the development of nursing knowledge. Critical thinking skills will be introduced to enable you to engage in reflection of self and others and the ethical basis of nursing will be examined. An introduction to digital health, research and its relationship to evidence-informed practice will be provided. You will be introduced to skills to foster life-long learning and professional development.
Summary
| Unit name | Concepts of Nursing 1: Introduction to the Profession |
|---|---|
| Unit code | NUR131 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing|Philosophy and Gender Studies |
| Coordinator | Mr Richard Say |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic | |
| Launceston | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
| Rozelle - Sydney | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Study Period 1 | 17/1/2022 | 3/2/2022 | 27/2/2022 | 10/4/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the professional, discipline, and quality and safety frameworks that regulate health and nursing in Australia.
- Evaluate the influence of the events and the people that have shaped contemporary nursing practice.
- Apply critical thinking skills to engage in reflection in relation to self and others.
- Explain the ethical underpinnings of nursing as a profession.
- Examine the impact of technology, digital health, and research on nursing practice.
- Communicate in a professional manner and adhere to academic presentation requirements.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060301 | $498.00 | $498.00 | not applicable | $2,615.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Formative Online Quizzes (10%)|Reflection (40%)|Discussion Board Posts (50%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Arnott, N, Paliades, P & Cruickshank, M (eds) 2018, The Road To Nursing, Cambridge University Press, Australia.
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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