School Of Nursing And MidwiferyLeadership in Graduate Practice (Advanced)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 400849.1
Discipline: GENERAL NURSING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Completion of all Year 1 and Year 2 Nursing units.
Completion of all Year 2 Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) units
Equivalent Units
Nursing Context 6
Incompatible Units
400766 - Leadership in Graduate Practice
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Restrictions on clinical practicum placements students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) and meet special requirements for safety and professional issues when dealing with the public.
Special Requirements are those stipulated by the NSW Health and UWS. At present these include:
• Prohibited Persons Employment Declaration (PPED)
• Criminal Record Check (CRC)
• Adult Health Immunisation
• Workcover accredited Senior First Aid Certificate
About this Unit
This unit introduces the student to the role of the professional nurse as leader and manager. The unit provides opportunities to explore the role of the nurse as leader and manager of a team alongside medical students. The student will be provided with an opportunity to participate in a mentored relationship with appropriate School and College staff.