School Of Nursing And MidwiferyProfessional Practice Experience 2Western Sydney University Unit Code: 401004.1
Discipline: GENERAL NURSING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
400749 - Nursing and Health Breakdown
Prerequisite
401000 Professional Practice Experience 1
Corequisite
401006 Bioscience 2
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4691 Bachelor of Nursing or 4693 Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) courses.
About this Unit
This unit focuses on the role and skills of nursing in promoting, maintaining and supporting health across the lifespan. Principles and practices of nursing care will be applied in simulated, service learning and practice environments, particularly in the health priority areas of Injury prevention and control and obesity. Theoretical underpinnings specifically related to this unit are found in Human Relationships and Life Transitions, Bioscience 2 and Approaches to Professional Practice.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
To be enrolled in this unit, students must comply with NSW Ministry of Health Special Requirements for clinical practicum. These include 1). National Police Check or a criminal record clearance card/letter; International students require a police check (with English translation) from their own country or any country they have lived in, as well as one from Australia; 2). Meet NSW Ministry of Health verification requirements with regard to immunisation (a completed vaccination card with serology results); 3). NSW Health Code of Conduct signed; 4). Student Undertaking Placement/Declaration signed; 5). Students are required to complete a Working with Children Check leading to the issuance of a clearance number under the category of volunteer. Students will need to: i. Access the Commission for Children and Young People website and complete an online application form to generate an application number. ii. Present an application number and identification to a NSW Motor Registry or Government Access Centre prior to issuance by mail of a Working with Children Check number. iii. Submit the letter with a valid Working with Children Check number to Student Central where the document is TRIMMED and recorded in Callista as a Special Requirement; and 6). A current approved first aid certificate. All requirements must be completed before eligible for clinical placement. International students need to take an additional form: A statutory declaration signed by a Justice of the Peace.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Access to an internet enabled device is essential in order to be able to: access course materials; to participate in discussion groups; and to access additional resources provided by the lecturer during the session. See http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/uwsonline_student_support for further information.