Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Sydney
Introduction
This unit is designed to help you prepare for and build confidence in your own unique transition from student to registered nurse. The content invites you to be reflective of who you are, your emerging professional identity and the requirements you have for maintaining your ‘Capability’ as a registered nurse across your career. You will identify elements that underpin a culture of safety and quality, including engaging in different dimensions of leadership, scope of practice, decision making, delegation and notifications, with a focus on application to practice as a graduate nurse. The concepts of self-care, work-life balance and resilience will be explored, along with the importance of adopting positive, collaborative working relationships You will engage with resources to assist you to apply for graduate positions in differing health care organisations, collecting evidence of your developing capabilities using an ePorftolio. You will develop confidence in communicating your capabilities and professional attributes in practical, applied ways such as application writing and interviewing.
Summary
| Unit name | Concepts of Nursing 3: Transition to Practice |
| Unit code | NUR350 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Jessica Lawton |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
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
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically reflect on your future role as a capable, safe, professional registered nurse and the requirements to maintain capability throughout your career.
- Critique and prepare for the role of the graduate registered nurse through engagement in various dimensions of leadership, decision-making, scope of practice and delegation.
- Discuss and apply safety and quality in health care through application to nursing practice.
- Model professional written and verbal communication skills required by a registered nurse.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
NUR131 Concepts of Nursing 1: Introduction to the Profession|NUR239 Nursing Practice 2Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Semester: 3 hour workshop, 5 times per semester.
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| Assessment | Critical Self- Reflection (20%)|Interview Response (40%)|Nursing Conference Presentation (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
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