School Of Nursing And MidwiferyProfessional Practice Experience 4Western Sydney University Unit Code: 401012.1
Discipline: GENERAL NURSING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4691 Bachelor of Nursing, 4693 Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) or 4692 Bachelor of Nursing Graduate Entry. Pre-requisites for courses 4691 and 4693: 401000 Professional Practice Experience 1 and 401004 Professional Practice Experience 2. Pre-requisites for course 4692: 401029 Foundations for Nursing Practice. Co-requisite units for 4691: 401008 Professional Practice Experience 3 and 401010 Health Variations 1 and 401015 Health Variations 3. Co-requisites for 4692: 401008 Professional Practice Experience 3 and 401010 Health Variations 1 and 401015 - Health Variations 3. Co-requisite units for 4693: 401008 Professional Practice Experience 3 and 401010 Health Variations 1 and 401015 Health Variations 3 and 401024 Health Variations 2 (Advanced).
About this Unit
Professional Practice Experience 4 focuses on the care of people experiencing an acute exacerbation of a chronic condition. Principles and practices of nursing care will be undertaken in simulated and practice environments, particularly in the National Health Priority areas of cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes mellitus, arthritis, and mental health. Theoretical underpinnings specifically related to this unit are found in Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing 1, Health Variations 2, and Health Variations 3.
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.