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2013 Course Enrolment Guide School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine Bachelor of Nursing

Information last updated on 23 October 2012 Students should note that the Course Enrolment Guides are updated regularly Check the website for latest updates

Course Enrolment Guide – Bachelor of Nursing

2013

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Contact Details: ........................................................................................................................................... 3 2. How to use this Guide ............................................................................................................................. 4 3. Program Information ................................................................................................................................ 5 4.1 Program Map (Brisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney) ............................................................................ 7 4.2 Program Map (Ballarat and Canberra) .................................................................................................. 8 Clinical Nursing Specialty Electives (Year three only)................................................................................. 9

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Contact Details: Course Coordinators and/or Course Advisors will be available to assist with enrolment and re-enrolment. You can telephone, email or contact the relevant person in your state to make an appointment. Campus: Course Coordinator: Email: Telephone:

Ballarat Mrs Jenny D’Antonio [email protected] (03) 5336 5365

Course Advisor: Email: Telephone:

Mrs Jenny Nichols [email protected] (03) 5336 5376

Campus: Course Coordinator: Email: Telephone:

Brisbane Dr Jenneke Foottit [email protected] (07) 3623 7210

Course Administrator: Email: Telephone:

Julie Barr [email protected] (07) 3623 7225

Campus: Course Coordinator: Email: Telephone:

Canberra Associate Professor Marg McLeod [email protected] (02) 6209 1264

Course Administrator: Email: Telephone:

Ashleigh Pearson [email protected] (02) 6209 1260

Campus: Course Coordinator: Email: Telephone:

Melbourne Ms Robyn Faulkner [email protected] (03) 9953 3624

Course Administrator: Email: Telephone:

Ms Danielle Kwan [email protected] (03) 9953 3183

Campus: Course Coordinator and Student Advisor (Year 3): Email: Telephone:

North Sydney Dr Jennifer Evans [email protected] (02) 9739 2076

Student Advisor (Years 1): Email: Telephone:

Ms June Casey [email protected] (02) 9739 2031

Academic International Advisor: Email: Telephone:

Ms Jennie Robinson [email protected] (02) 9739 2391

Course Administrator: Email: Telephone:

Ms Gail Burgess [email protected] (02) 9739 2081

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2. How to use this Guide This Course Enrolment Guide 2013 provides you with information on when and where the units available for study in this program will be offered in 2013. Enrolling in units for 2013 1. Read Section 3. ‘Program Information’ for information on course structure and unit sequence. Take note of any prerequisite or co-requisite requirements before selecting particular units.  A prerequisite is a requirement that must be met by a student before enrolment in a stipulated unit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the prerequisites for a unit prior to enrolling into that unit.  A co-requisite is a requirement that must be met by having already passed or being concurrently enrolled in an associated unit in order to be able to enrol in the stipulated unit. If you wish to enrol into a unit for which you have not met the prerequisite or co-requisite requirements, please obtain approval from your Course Coordinator.

2. You must refer to Administration & Enrolment on the ACU website (http://students.acu.edu.au/332297) for information on how to complete your enrolment via Student Connect. ‘Administration & Enrolment’ also provides detailed information on managing your studies. 3. Log on to Student Connect and enrol (http://students.acu.edu.au/136953). Student Connect is a web interface allowing students to complete their ACU enrolment online.

IMPORTANT NOTE Failure to enrol or re-enrol before the published due dates for re-enrolment on the ACU website (http://students.acu.edu.au/381148) may result in late fee penalties. Even if you are unsure of what units you need to enrol in, please ensure that you enrol or re-enrol in at least one unit before the due date. Enrolling in at least one unit by the due date will enable you to add further units, or amend your enrolment via Student Connect up until the final dates published in the Critical Dates for Variation of Enrolment on the ACU website (http://students.acu.edu.au/273880).

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3. Program Information Bachelor of Nursing Requirements to Complete Award For information on the duration of your course, and the requirements to complete your award, please refer to the Course Rules for your program. Course Title Bachelor of Nursing

Course Rules http://www.acu.edu.au/429556

**Students must enroll in both semester 1 and semester 2 units at the start of the academic year** Prerequisites/Co-requisites (check with Course Coordinator) Some prerequisite units are shown in parentheses in the Course Enrolment Guide. These units must be successfully completed before the chosen units. For more detailed information regarding prerequisite requirements and unit content, please check the ACU Handbook, available from the ACU website (http://www.acu.edu.au/142401). Students are reminded that, if they are enrolled in any subject which they have not successfully completed the necessary prerequisites, they must withdraw from that subject. The Core Curriculum The Australian Catholic University Core Curriculum has been designed to focus on aspects of the University’s identity and mission. The units emphasises critical judgment, clear expression, ethical decision-making and concern for others, as individuals and as a community. The Core is comprised of a total of five units: Two University Core units All students undertaking the Bachelor of Nursing are required to complete the following University Core units as part of this program: UNCC100 Our World, Community and Vulnerability UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives Two Core Curriculum Program units These units build explicitly on the University Core units HLSC120 Society Culture and Health HLSC220 Health Care Ethics One Community Engagement unit This unit serves to integrate theory with practice and will be undertaken in year three of the course. More information on the Core Curriculum please refer to http://www.acu.edu.au/429466 Overload/Maximum number of units to be taken The maximum number of units you may enrol in a term is four units. Students who wish to undertake additional units must consult with the Course Coordinator and obtain approval. Timetable You can also check the availability of units for the next semester/term by accessing the Timetable on the University’s website at http://www.acu.edu.au/136054. Application for Credit/Recognition of Prior Learning^ If a student has undertaken prior university study they may apply for credit for a unit or more of study. A credit application form, (CR form) is available from the student centre or on the web at: http://www.acu.edu.au/154918

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Additional Course Information Unit outlines and assessment requirements Unit outlines with details of textbooks and assessment requirements will be provided during the orientation week, the week prior to commencement of semester. Consultation with Academic Staff Academic staff consultation and contact details are provided on page 3 of this guide. Email correspondence to academic staff must include student name, student number, contact phone number, and the nature of the enquiry. Academic staff will respond in a timely manner, however academic staff will not respond to emails from providers other than the allocated ACU student email account as this risks the security of the University server.

Notice to continuing students and students who wish to vary their enrolment The program map and course rules contained within this course enrolment guide relate specifically to 2013 entry to the Bachelor of Nursing. Continuing students should refer to the course enrolment guide and course rules for the year they commenced study (or consult the course coordinator). Students commencing in 2013 who do not expect to conform to the published program map (eg. TAFE pathways, registered nurse, international registered nurse) should consult the course coordinator.

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4.1 Program Map (Brisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney) Year 1 (2013) (Foundation Year) Semester 1

HLSC110 Beginning Professional Practice

HLSC111 The Person, Health and Wellbeing

HLSC122 Inquiry in Health Care

BIOL121 Human Biological Science 1

Semester 2

HLSC121 Health Assessment (Pre: BIOL121, HLSC110, HLSC111)

UNCC100 Our World: Community and Vulnerability

NRSG137 Introduction to Nursing Practice (Pre: BIOL121, HLSC110, Co: BIOL122, HLSC121)

BIOL122 Human Biological Science 2 (Pre: BIOL121)

Year 2 (2014) For students with family names beginning with A-L (Brisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney)

Semester 3

HLSC210 Mental Health and Illness (Pre: Foundation Year Units)

NRSG262 Clinical Integration: Mental Health (Pre: Foundation Year Units Co: HLSC210)

HLSC120 Society, Culture and Health

NRSG257 Child, Adolescent, and Family Nursing (Pre: Foundation Year Units)

NRSG258 Acute Care Nursing 1 (Pre: Foundation Year Units Co: NRSG261)

NRSG261 Clinical NRSG259 Promoting HLSC220 Health Integration: Acute Health in Extended Care Care Ethics (Pre: Foundation Year (Pre: Foundation Care Semester 4 (Pre: Foundation Year Units) Units) Year Units Co: NRSG258) Year 2 (2014) For students with family names beginning with M-Z (Brisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney)

Semester 3

Semester 4

NRSG258 Acute Care Nursing 1 (Pre: Foundation Year Units Co: NRSG261)

NRSG261 Clinical Integration: Acute Care (Pre: Foundation Year Units Co: NRSG258)

NRSG259 Promoting Health in Extended Care (Pre: Foundation Year Units)

HLSC120 Society, Culture and Health

HLSC210 Mental Health and Illness (Pre: Foundation Year Units)

NRSG262 Clinical Integration: Mental Health (Pre: Foundation Year Units Co: HLSC210)

NRSG257 Child, Adolescent, and Family Nursing (Pre: Foundation Year Units)

HLSC220 Health Care Ethics (Pre: Foundation Year Units)

Year 3 (2015)

Semester 5

Semester 6

NRSG353 Acute Care Nursing 2 (Pre: Foundation Year Units Co: NRSG354)

NRSG354 Clinical Integration: Complex Care (Pre: Foundation Year Units Co: NRSG353)

NRSG355 Clinical Integration: Towards Professional Practice (20cp) (Pre: NRSG261, NRSG262, NRSG354)

NRSG366 Partnerships in Chronicity (Pre: Foundation Year Units)

UNCC300 Understanding self and Society Contemporary Perspectives

Nursing Clinical Specialty Practice Elective*

NRSG367 Transition to Professional Nursing (Pre: Foundation Year Units)

*See list of electives on page 9

*** This program map is subject to change***

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4.2 Program Map (Ballarat and Canberra) Year 1 (2013) (Foundation Year) Semester 1

HLSC110 Beginning Professional Practice

HLSC111 The Person, Health and Wellbeing

HLSC122 Inquiry in Health Care

BIOL121 Human Biological Science 1

Semester 2

HLSC121 Health Assessment (Pre: BIOL121, HLSC110, HLSC111)

UNCC100 Our World: Community and Vulnerability

NRSG137 Introduction to Nursing Practice (Pre: BIOL121, HLSC110, Co: BIOL122, HLSC121)

BIOL122 Human Biological Science 2 (Pre: BIOL121)

Year 2 (2014)

Semester 3

Semester 4

HLSC210 Mental Health and Illness (Pre: Foundation Year Units Co: NRSG262)

NRSG262 Clinical Integration: Mental Health (Pre: Foundation Year Units Co: HLSC210)

HLSC120 Society, Culture and Health

NRSG257 Child, Adolescent, and Family Nursing (Pre: Foundation Year Units)

NRSG258 Acute Care Nursing 1 (Pre: Foundation Year Units Co: NRSG261)

NRSG261 Clinical Integration: Acute Care (Pre: Foundation Year Units Co: NRSG258)

NRSG259 Promoting Health in Extended Care (Pre: Foundation Year Units)

HLSC220 Health Care Ethics (Pre: Foundation Year Units)

Year 3 (2015)

Semester 5

Semester 6

NRSG353 Acute Care Nursing 2 (Pre: Foundation Year Units Co: NRSG354)

NRSG354 Clinical Integration: Complex Care (Pre: Foundation Year Units Co: NRSG353)

NRSG355 Clinical Integration: Towards Professional Practice (20cp) (Pre: NRSG212, NRSG262, NRSG354)

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NRSG366 Partnerships in Chronicity (Pre: Foundation Year Units)

UNCC300 Understanding self and Society Contemporary Perspectives (Pre: UNCC100)

Nursing Clinical Specialty Practice Elective*

NRSG367 Transition to Professional Nursing (Pre: Foundation Year Units)

*See list of electives on page 9

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Clinical Nursing Specialty Electives (Year three only)

NRSG356 Medical Surgical Nursing Practice (Pre: NRSG258, NRSG261, NRSG353, NRSG354) NRSG357 Mental Health Nursing Practice (Pre: NRSG262) NRSG358 High Dependency Nursing Practice (Pre: NRSG258, NRSG261, NRSG353, NRSG354) NRSG359 Peri-operative Nursing Practice (Pre: NRSG258, NRSG261, NRSG353, NRSG354) NRSG361 Paediatric and Child Health Nursing Practice (Pre: NRSG257) NRSG362 Maternity Nursing Practice (Pre: NRSG257) NRSG364 Aged Care Nursing Practice (Pre: NRSG259) NRSG368 Palliative Care Nursing Practice (Pre: NRSG259)

Delivery Modes:     

On Campus – Offered face-to-face or with an online component via the Learning Environment Online (LEO) at any one of the six ACU campuses. On Site – Offered face-to-face or with an online component via LEO at any location other than one of the six ACU campuses. Distance – Offered wholly through the provision of printed material to the student. These units may include an online component via LEO but printed material is the primary source of teaching. Online – Offered wholly through online study via LEO. Mixed mode – A combination of online, distance, on-campus and/or on-site delivery modes.

Now that you have read your Course Enrolment Guide, you can now enrol in units online for the 2013 Academic Year, using Student Connect (http://www.acu.edu.au/136953). For more information about the enrolment processes for both new and continuing students, please refer to the guides provided. Students please note: The course enrolment guides are subject to change. Please check regularly for updates to your course information. If you require any academic advice, please contact your course coordinator. For any other enquiries, please contact your local Student Centre. (http://www.acu.edu.au/42835).

^Applications for RPL should be submitted as early as possible and usually at least four weeks before commencement of any semester and no later than the census date in the first semester of the student’s enrolment in the course. Applications received after this time, may result in students not knowing the outcome of the decision before commencement of the semester.

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