Unit

School Of Nursing And Midwifery

Approaches to Professional Nursing PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401007.2

Discipline: GENERAL NURSING

Student Contribution Band: 1

Level: 1

Credit Points: 10

Co ordinator
Rebekah Carter

Assumed Knowledge
Foundational knowledge of primary health care, professional communication and nursing skills.

Incompatible Units
400748 - Becoming a Nurse; 400752 - Knowing Nursing

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4691 Bachelor of Nursing or 4693 Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced).

Teaching Periods

Period	Offered	Campus		Contact
2020 Spring	Yes	Campbelltown Campus	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable.	Print Unit Outline*
2020 Spring	Yes	Hawkesbury Campus	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable.	Print Unit Outline*
2020 Spring	Yes	Liverpool Campus	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable.	Print Unit Outline*
2020 Spring	Yes	Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable.	Print Unit Outline*
2020 WSU Online Trimester 1	Yes	WSU Online	- ONLINE	McKellar	Timetable not available	Print Unit Outline*
2020 WSU Online Trimester 2	Yes	WSU Online	- ONLINE	Bingham	Timetable not available	Print Unit Outline*

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About this Unit
This unit explores the nature and professional context of nursing. The roles and functions of the nurse and their relationship to others are considered in terms of expected competence, responsibilities, accountabilities and scope of practice.

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.

Courses

4691.1	Bachelor of Nursing	CONTINUING
4691.2	Bachelor of Nursing	CONTINUING
4691.3	Bachelor of Nursing	CONTINUING
4691.4	Bachelor of Nursing	CURRENT
4693.3	Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced)	CONTINUING
4693.4	Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced)	CONTINUING
4693.5	Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced)	CURRENT
4780.1	Bachelor of Nursing - WSU Online	CURRENT