School Of Nursing And MidwiferyTransition to Graduate PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400764.3
Discipline: GENERAL NURSING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
400064 - Nursing Context 7
Corequisite
400762 Mental Health Nursing 2 AND 400761 Family Health Care: High Acuity Nursing
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students enrolled in course 4642 must have passed the following five units - 400745, 400749, 400753, 400757, 400759. Students enrolled in course 4643 must have passed the following three units - 400753, 400757, 400759. Students enrolled in course 4648 must have passed the following five units - 400745, 400749, 400753, 400759, 400825.
About this Unit
This unit explores the transition to graduate practice from undergraduate nursing student to graduate professional registered nurse focusing on the role, responsibilities, accountabilities and options for the registered nurse.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
Special Requirements are those stipulated by the NSW Health and Western Sydney University. At present these include: a). Students are required to complete a Working with Children Check leading to the issuance of a clearance number under the category of volunteer for some placements within The Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network. 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 the School of Nursing and Midwifery to facilitate processing of a school placement if requested; b). Criminal Record Check (CRC); c). National Criminal History Record Check (NPC); d). Adult Vaccination Record; e). First Aid Certificate.