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 | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing|Philosophy |
| Coordinator | Mrs Michelle Darch |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Semester : 2-hour workshop, 12 times per semester.
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| Assessment | Formative Online Quizzes (5%)|Written Paper (25%)|Essay (30%)|Exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
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| Recommended | Arnott, N., Paliadelis, P., & Cruickshank, M. (Eds.). (2022). The road to nursing (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press. Atkins, K., Ripperger, B., & Ripperger, R. (2023). Ethics and law for Australian nurses. (5th ed.). Cambridge University Press. Chang, E., & Daly, J. (2020). Transitions in nursing: preparing for professional practice. (5th ed.). Elsevier Australia. Daly, J., & Jackson, D. (2021). Contexts of nursing: an introduction. (6th ed.). Elsevier Australia. Daly, J., Speedy, S., & Jackson, D. (2015). Leadership and nursing: contemporary perspectives. (2nd ed.). Elsevier Australia. DeLaune, S. C., Ladner, P. K., McTier, L., Tollefson, J. & Lawrence, J. (2020). Fundamentals of Nursing: Australia and New Zealand (2nd ed.). Cengage.
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