Lecturer
Mrs Simona Asomah-Hartl
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (21/07/2025 - 15/11/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 6
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
The focus of final year is to develop advanced clinical skills including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Students will also develop evidence based practice skills and beginning leadership skills. The final placement will provide an opportunity for students to continue to consolidate nursing theory and integrate with clinical skills in preparation for graduate practice. Additionally, students will begin to engage in leadership activities including delegation and mentoring of less experienced students. Students will be able to apply these skills to demonstrate how they meet the standards explicit and implicit to the role of the registered nurse. Students undertake 360 hours of clinical placement in order to meet the practice requirements to register as a nurse.
In this course you will complete:
Bachelor of Nursing & Bachelor of Midwifery program students: up to 360 hours of clinical experiences comprised of immersive practice blocks.
These placement blocks provide you with an opportunity to consolidate your nursing knowledge, skills and attributes gained from all previous courses in preparation for graduate practice. You will then apply your knowledge skills and attributes to demonstrate how you have met the NMBA registered nurse standards. Additionally, you will begin to develop leadership skills by engaging in leadership activities including delegation and mentoring of less experienced students. You will also extend your evidence based practice skills and continue to develop advanced clinical skills including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
Given the importance of clinical placement, students are expected to prioritise placement commitments over personal travel or holiday plans. Students are required to demonstrate ongoing progress and consistency in competence during clinical placements throughout the semester to meet ANSAT requirements. As a part of the learning experience, students will be provided with feedback and guidance throughout the clinical placement. In cases where performance falls below expected standards, a tailored Learning Support Plan will be implemented by the Practice Educator/Clinical Supervisor in consultation with the Course Coordinator. Learning plans are designed to target specific areas of underperformance to help students meet course requirements and achieve ANSAT requirements.
It is crucial for students to recognise that their conduct, including professional presentation, communication, and behaviour during clinical placements reflects the professionalism of the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work at The University of Queensland. Therefore, it is essential for students to adhere to the clinical placement guideline, attendance and absence procedures, mobile phone and personal devices policy, uniform policy, social media guideline and work within course scope of practice throughout the program.
Course requirements
Assumed background
It is assumed that students taking this course have successfully completed all pre-requisite courses in Year 1 and Year 2 or have been granted credit for these courses. Students will be required to be competent in the skills learned in prerequisite courses in order to advance their practice.
Mandatory Preparation (Blue Card, First Aid currency, Med+Safe certificates etc) is the responsibility of the student and must be completed prior to commencing Clinical Placement according to the due date / anniversary renewal date specified.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
NURS2206, BIOM2070
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
NURS3104
Restrictions
BN/BMid
Course contact
Course coordinator
Mrs Simona Asomah-Hartl
Course staff
Tutor
Ms Bec Greenslade
Mr Phuong Nhan
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
It is highly recommended that students attend the introductory lecture on Week 1 as it will provide valuable opportunity to discuss the course requirements and assessment items as well as the development of effective team work.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is to provide an opportunity for you to continue to consolidate nursing theory and integrate this with clinical skills in order to demonstrate how you have meet the registered nurse standards for practice, your program objectives and the graduate attributes of a University of Queensland graduate.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Capably enact at the level of a graduate registered nurse the key requirements for professional nursing practice defined by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Professional Standards.
LO2.
Effectively plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for a full caseload that respects and acknowledges the values of individuals and their family while maintaining the principles of confidentiality and applies an evidence-based practice framework.
LO3.
Demonstrate effective time management, clinical reasoning and professional judgement to deliver person centred nursing care that is responsive to alterations in the individual’s clinical condition and manages risk for adverse events.
LO4.
Utilise effective written, verbal, non-verbal, and digital communication and beginning leadership skills to inform, educate and empower individuals, their family and colleagues towards safe and expected healthcare outcomes for the individual.
LO5.
Apply knowledge of pharmacological principles including safe use of medicines, and monitoring of response under the direct supervision of the registered nurse.
LO6.
Apply reflective practice to identify goals and self-evaluate progress in ongoing professional development, appropriately selecting and utilising healthcare evidence and feedback to ensure capability for practice.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Medication Calculation Assessment
|
Non graded pass/fail |
28/07/2025 1:00 pm
Students are to upload the completed medication safety certificates via the Blackboard assessment link. |
| Placement, Quiz |
Clinical Placement
|
Non-graded pass/fail |
Due dates are dependent on allocated placement. |
| Role play/ Simulation |
Objective Clinical Skills Assessment/Exam (OSCA)
|
Pass/Fail |
21/07/2025 - 1/08/2025 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Medication Calculation Assessment
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- Non graded pass/fail
- Due date
28/07/2025 1:00 pm
Students are to upload the completed medication safety certificates via the Blackboard assessment link.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04, L05
Task description
This assessment will examine your knowledge regarding medication safety which includes medication calculations and the “rights” of medication administration. The link to the required medication safety exams will be available via the course Blackboard site:
· Medication Rights and Medication Calculations: Milestone #4
Students are required to achieve 100% accuracy for the nominated medication safety exams. While there is the opportunity for ongoing repeat attempts at the exams, 100% accuracy must be achieved.
Any students unable to achieve 100% accuracy by the due date will not proceed to clinical placement. Students unsuccessful in the assessment attempt will be informed via their UQ email of the requirements and due date of the second attempt. Students are to refer to the course Blackboard site Assessment tab for additional details.
Students must undertake and be successful in their medication safety exam. This must be completed prior to undertaking medication administration.
Medication administration under direct RN supervision is an expected scope of practice for all undergraduate students.
Hurdle requirements
Students must achieve 100% to successfully pass the assessment item. Students unable to achieve a successful result on the assessment will receive a fail grade for the course.Submission guidelines
Students to upload the completed Medication Safety certificate via the Blackboard assessment link.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Please note for pass/fail assessment there is no daily loss of marks. Assessment that is submitted late is given zero marks.
Clinical Placement
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Placement, Quiz
- Weight
- Non-graded pass/fail
- Due date
Due dates are dependent on allocated placement.
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
An expectation of this course is satisfactorily meeting the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered Nurse Standards for Practice while practicing under the scope of a third year, second semester Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery student. The course requires successful completion of 360 hours of clinical placement. The formative and summative assessment items need to be completed with successful Summative Australian Nursing Standards Assessment Tool (ANSAT).
Part A: Formative Assessment
1. Placement Readiness Plan
Within the first two days of clinical placement students will develop a Placement Plan. The Placement Plan will be discussed with your clinical facilitator. The overall aim of the plan is to support you to develop agency in your learning and consider how to integrate learning and feedback between different contexts. Through completing placement plans iteratively, you demonstrate your ability to take initiative to prepare for placement and review previous assessments to identify gaps or challenges that need further work as you progress towards working as a Registered Nurse.
2. Clinical Skills Assessment
Within the first half of your clinical placement (prior to your Formative ANSAT) you will select three clinical skills to demonstrate to your Buddy RN or Clinical Facilitator. You will choose one from the medication administration clinical skills list, one from the patient assessment clinical skills list, and one from the clinical procedures clinical skills list. You will demonstrate your ability to safely undertake these activities, and request written feedback on your performance. Information on how to complete your Clinical Skills Assessment will be provided to you prior to starting placement.
3. Self-evaluation of Nursing Standards of Practice
Immediately prior to undertaking your Formative ANSAT you will self-evaluate your performance against the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice. The aim of this task is to support your ability to evaluate your own performance through making comparisons of your work to that of your peers, supervisors and to the descriptions in the rubric. Through iterative engagement with the standards of practice, you will demonstrate your ability to actively seek and action feedback information and to persist despite the emotional challenges associated with engaging in constructive feedback.
4. Formative ANSAT
Must be completed and submitted via ePAD at the mid-point of placement (after approx. 120 hours of placement):
- Must be signed by Buddy RN/Preceptor or PPE/Clinical Supervisor.
- All sections must be completed (scores and comments).
- Students must receive a score of 3 or above on every criterion to meet the expected level of performance.
Please note: Submitting the Formative ANSAT mid-placement will ensure that students who have not yet met the expected level of performance (scores of 3 and above) can be assisted with a Learning Support Plan through to the end of placement.
5. Feedback and Action Plan
Immediately following your Formative ANSAT you will reflect on the feedback you have received and identify areas for improvement which will be then discussed with your clinical facilitator. The purpose of this task is to assess capacity for self-reflection and ability to process feedback from various sources, to deeply engage with your level of knowledge and professional skills. Through reviewing your completed Formative ANSAT in ePAD, you will demonstrate your ability for accurate self-evaluation and showcase your proficiency in monitoring professional and clinical development over time, reflect on achievements, and identify areas for further growth.
Part B: Summative assessment:
1. Hand Hygiene Certificate:
Hand hygiene is a fundamental nursing skill and is essential to safe patient care. You are required to complete the Hand Hygiene for Clinical Healthcare Workers online module. Successful completion of this assessment is defined as achieving 100% in the quiz at the end of the module and uploading the certificate to Blackboard prior to your Formative ANSAT. You have unlimited attempts to achieve a pass grade prior to the submission due date.
2. Summative ANSAT
Must be completed on your last or second-to-last shift and submitted via ePAD by the end of placement:
- Must be signed by Buddy RN/Preceptor or PPE/Clinical Supervisor.
- All sections must be completed (scores and comments).
- Students must receive a score of 3 or above on every criterion to pass. (Any scores of 2 or below at this final assessment means that a student has not achieved passing requirements for this course).
- The completed timesheet must demonstrate all required hours of clinical placement for this course, undertaken within the rostered timeframe as advised by the Clinical Placement Unit.
Students are to refer to the "Assessment" tab located within the Course Blackboard site for further details and specifications of the assessment items.
Hurdle requirements
Students must successfully pass this assessment to be eligible to pass the course overall. Completing all parts of this assessment and achieving a successful outcome in the summative assessments is required to be eligible to pass the course.Submission guidelines
All items of assessment are submitted via MyProgress (ePAD) during placement via the tabs in the student ePAD portal.
Timesheets:
The Clinical Practicum Timesheet must be signed off by the student's Registered Nurse Preceptor / UQ Practice Educator, every shift via a declaration in MyProgress ePAD.
- All attendances and absences must be recorded within ePAD.
- All ANSAT documents must be officially completed within ePAD for submission.
- Falsification of documentation (e.g. ePAD, medical records) will be deemed a serious breach of scope of practice and the UQ Student Code of Conduct resulting in immediate withdrawal from placement and a fail grade awarded.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Please note for pass/fail assessment there is no daily loss of marks. Assessment that is submitted late is given zero marks.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Objective Clinical Skills Assessment/Exam (OSCA)
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
21/07/2025 - 1/08/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
The Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (OSCA) will assess the application of foundational nursing skills:
· Effectively plan, implement, and evaluate responsive nursing interventions while managing time efficiently. •
· Exercise professional judgment in addressing patient needs, utilising interprofessional communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
· Engage in reflective practice to identify areas for professional growth, set development goals, and integrate feedback into strategies for maintaining competence in clinical practice.
The OSCAs will be conducted in the CBL rooms at the Mater Whitty Building during the timetabled OSCA in orientation week and week 1 . The OSCA case scenario will be made available to students via the course Blackboard site prior to the OSCA date.
Students are to refer to the course Blackboard site for additional details related to this assessment.
Hurdle requirements
Students must successfully pass this assessment to be eligible to pass the course overall.Submission guidelines
The OSCA is assessed within the simulation space. Students must attend their allocated OCSA and present in accordance with the UQ NMWS uniform policy to be permitted to undertake the OSCA.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
A student who is not able to sit for the OSCA on the scheduled day/time because of extenuating circumstances will need to contact the course coordinator by email and attach documentary evidence such as a medical certificate. If approved, the revised date/time of the OSCA will be communicated to the student by the Course Coordinator by email.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| Pass |
Course grade description: The summative assessment items in this course are Pass/Fail. Students who demonstrate competence in applying knowledge in nursing practice and successfully complete all their assessment items will be awarded a Pass. All items of assessment must be completed, submitted and passed by the student in order to pass this course. |
| Fail |
Course grade description: The summative assessment items in this course are Pass/Fail. Students who do not demonstrate competence in applying knowledge in nursing practice and do not successfully complete all their assessment items will be awarded a Fail. • Unable to demonstrate competence in applying knowledge in Nursing practice. • Does not adhere to expected scope of practice. An example of this would be when a student undertakes medication preparation, dispensing or administration without direct supervision of Registered Nurse. • Does not complete the clinical hours required in this course within the designated, rostered period. • Does not complete, submit and pass all items of assessment in this course. • Does not meet the terms of the Learning Support Plan. |
Additional course grading information
Completion of Assessments
To pass this course students must meet the attendance requirements, complete all assessment items by the assigned due dates, and achieve a pass grade on all summative assessments (inclusive of a satisfactory grade for the Summative ANSAT).
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Placement |
Clinical Placement Students are expected to complete 100% of their allocated placement hours to meet the course learning outcomes and be eligible for a pass. Clinical placements must be completed within the rostered timeframe advised by the Practice Education Team. Clinical placements may occur during public holidays as well as during the Mid-Semester Break (please refer to your allocated roster from the Practice Education Team). Students will be required to participate in hospital/corporate mandatory credentialling and other relevant learning opportunities including online modules. Some clinical placement sites will also require student attendance at orientation sessions. Please refer to the Nursing & Midwifery Practice Education (Clinical Placements) Blackboard site. It is an inherent requirement of the Bachelor of Nursing degree to complete supernumerary professional placements in a range of clinical areas over the duration of the degree. Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes. The Inherent Requirements Student Placement Declaration form must be completed on enrolment to the course when preferencing or completing attendance placement documentation in InPlace. Should a student’s circumstances change throughout the course of the semester, students are advised to contact the course coordinator to discuss the implications of these changes for your clinical placement. Compliance Statement Students are responsible for meeting all pre-placement mandatory requirements before the due date, which will be communicated to you by the Practice Education Team. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in no clinical placement allocation. Students who receive written notification of failure to comply with pre-placement and mandatory requirements will be given a short timeframe to address these. If students do not meet the final compliance deadlines they will no longer be eligible to undertaken clinical placement and no further clinical placement allocation will occur. In these instances students are advised to withdraw from the course before the census date. Absenteeism from Clinical Placement Clinical placement shifts are compulsory components of the <Master of Nursing Studies/ Nursing program>. On the occasion that you are unable to attend clinical placements due to exceptional circumstances, you must follow the instructions outlined in the Attendance and Absence procedure and InPlace guide - please see the Nursing & Midwifery Practice Education (Clinical Placements) Blackboard site. You must also ensure you notify your ward, Practice Educator and Clinical Course Coordinator of your absence. Please note: · Students are not authorised to arrange their own shifts · Deferred clinical placements may be scheduled out of semester. A deferred clinical placement, like a deferred examination, is the final offering for student to completed clinical placement requirements to meet the course outcomes and be eligible to pass. · Students are not able to defer, a deferred placement offering. · If there is a clash with a scheduled clinical placement shift and an exam, students are to contact the Practice Education Team and the relevant subject coordinator immediately to discuss arrangements. Scope of Practice Students must adhere to the course Scope of Practice at all times while on clinical placement. This requirement addresses patient safety and students will be removed from placement or risk failing the course if working outside their scope. Please refer to the guidelines in the Nursing & Midwifery Practice Education (Clinical Placements) Blackboard site. Unsafe practice during clinical placement: A decision of unsafe clinical performance is made when a student's performance places a patient/client, a patient’s/client's family, staff members, themselves, or fellow students at risk. If students practice in a way that is deemed unsafe or breaches the relevant scope of practice during their clinical placement they will be asked to leave the placement and a fail grade will be awarded for the course. Professional manner during professional placement: Students must always conduct themselves professionally during professional placement. Unprofessional behaviour may lead to a Learning Support Plan, immediate removal from the clinical placement, or termination of the placement. This could result in a failing grade in the course. Social Media Students are prohibited from posting any images of patients, clinical venues, or clinical documentation on social media. Students should also refrain from making comments related to clinical placement, UQ, or clinical venues that may violate University or institutional policies or guidelines or bring UQ into disrepute. Failure to comply with this guideline will result in removal of the student(s) from placement, and a failing grade for this course. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Online Module Series of 4 The primary objective the online modules is to supplement and enhance students' understanding of clinical concepts and practices. These modules offer flexible and accessible learning resources that reinforce classroom teaching and clinical experiences, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience. The online modules provide students with the flexibility to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. This is particularly beneficial for students with varied commitments, allowing them to balance their studies with clinical placements, part-time work, and personal responsibilities. The online modules include interactive elements such as quizzes, videos, and case studies. These features engage students actively in their learning process, helping to reinforce knowledge and improve retention. Learning outcomes: L01, L05 |
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Week 1 (28 Jul - 03 Aug) |
Lecture |
Orientation/Clinical Lecture It is an expectation of the course that students will attempt to attend all lecture sessions. However, when students are unable to attend lectures, they are recorded for student reference. Lecture sessions provide the opportunity for students to engage with fellow students and engage in the lecture series. Learning outcomes: L01, L05 |
Week 7 |
Lecture |
Transition to Graduate Nursing Practice Workshop The primary objective of the clinical lecture is to enhance students' understanding of specific nursing topics through detailed presentations and discussions. This learning activity aims to deepen theoretical knowledge, clarify complex concepts, and relate them to practical clinical scenarios. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 13 |
Workshop |
Transition to Graduate Nursing Practice Workshop This workshop will help you develop knowledge and skills to support self-care, and personal and professional wellbeing during the transition to graduate nursing practice. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Additional learning activity information
Clinical Placement
Students are expected to complete 100% of their allocated placement hours to meet the course learning outcomes and be eligible for a pass.
Clinical placements must complete within the rostered timeframe advised by the Practice Education Team. Clinical placements may occur during public holidays as well as during the Mid-Semester Break (please refer to your allocated roster from the Practice Education Team).
Students will be required to participate in hospital/corporate mandatory credentialling and other relevant learning opportunities including online modules. Some clinical placement sites will also require student attendance at orientation sessions. Please refer to the Nursing & Midwifery Practice Education (Clinical Placements) Blackboard site.
It is an inherent requirement of the Bachelor of Nursing degree to complete supernumerary professional placements in a range of clinical areas over the duration of the degree. Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes. The Inherent Requirements Student Placement Declaration form must be completed on enrolment to the course when preferencing or completing attendance placement documentation in Inplace. Should a student’s circumstances change throughout the course of the semester please contact the course convenor to discuss the implications of these changes for your clinical placement.
Compliance Statement
It is expected that students have successfully completed all requirements for NURS3102 in Semester 1. Students are responsible fo rmeeting all pre-placement mandatory requirements before the start of Semester 2 (July 19th, 2024). Failure to comply with these requirements will result in no clinical placement allocation. Students who receive written notification of failure to comply with pre-placement and mandatory requirements will be required to address these by the end of week 4 of semester 2. If students do not meet the final compliance deadlines by the end of week 4, they will no longer be eligible to undertaken clinical placement and no further clinical placement allocation will occur. In these instances students are advised to withdraw from the course before the census date.
Absenteeism from Clinical Placement
Clinical placement shifts are compulsory components of the Bachelor of Nursing program. On the occasion that you are unable to attend clinical placements due to exceptional circumstances, you must follow the instructions outlined in the Attendance and absence procedure and InPlace guide - please see the document in Nursing & Midwifery Practice Education (Clinical Placements) Blackboard site. You must also ensure you notify your ward, Practice Educator and Clinical Course Coordinator of your absence.
Please note:
- Students are not authorised to arrange their own shifts
- Deferred clinical placements may be scheduled out of semester. A deferred clinical placement, like a deferred examination, is the final offering for student to completed clinical placement requirements to meet the course outcomes and be eligible to pass.
- Students are not able to defer, a deferred placement offering.
- If there is a clash with a scheduled clinical placement shift and an exam, students are to contact the Practice Education Team and the relevant subject coordinator immediately to discuss arrangements.
Unsafe practice during clinical placement: A decision of unsafe clinical performance is made when a student's performance places a patient/client, a patient’s/clients’ family, staff members, themselves, or fellow students at risk. If students practice in a way that is deemed unsafe or breaches the relevant scope of practice during their clinical placement they will be asked to leave the placement and a fail grade will be awarded for the course.
Professional manner during professional placement:
Students must always conduct themselves professionally during professional placement. Unprofessional behaviour may lead to a learning support plan, immediate removal from the clinical placement, or termination of the placement. This could result in non-academic misconduct and a failing grade in the associated subject.
Scope of Practice
Students must adhere to the NURS3204 Scope of Practice at all times while on clinical placement. This requirement addresses patient safety and students will be removed from placement or risk failing the course if working outside their scope. Please refer to the guidelines in the Nursing & Midwifery Practice Education (Clinical Placements) Blackboard site.
Face to Face Lecture series
It is an expectation of the course that students will attempt to attend all lecture sessions. However, when students are unable to attend lectures, they are recorded for student reference. Lecture sessions provide the opportunity for students to engage with fellow students and engage in the lecture series.
Social Media
Students are prohibited from posting any images of patients, clinical venues, or clinical documentation on social media. Students should also refrain from making comments related to clinical placement, UQ, or clinical venues that may violate University or institutional policies or guidelines or bring UQ into disrepute. Failure to comply with this policy will result in removal of the student(s) from placement, and a failing grade for this course.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
- Working with Children Policy
- Fitness to Practise Policy
- Vaccinations and Immunisation Procedure
- Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience Policy
Course guidelines
· Inherent requirements for nursing and midwifery programs
· Pre-placement Mandatory Requirements as outlined on the following web page: https://habs.uq.edu.au/prepare-your-nursing-and-midwifery-placement.
· School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Assessment Guidelines
· Please visit the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work website for information about assessment.
· my.UQ, Examinations and Assessment: https://my.uq.edu.au/services/exams-and-assessment.
Students must comply with the following documents in the Nursing & Midwifery Practice Education (Clinical Placements) Blackboard site:
· 2025 Clinical Placement Guidelines
· InPlace guide, mandatory preparation requirements and Scope of Practice Documents.
· Uniform Policy
· Attendance and Absence Procedure
· Mobile Phone and Personal Devices Policy
· Social media guideline: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Social media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law.
· MyProgress e-Pad student guide
· Incident reporting
Clinical Placement
Students are expected to complete 100% of their allocated placement hours to meet the course learning outcomes and be eligible for a pass.
Clinical placements must be completed within the rostered timeframe advised by the Practice Education Team. Clinical placements may occur during public holidays as well as during the Mid-Semester Break (please refer to your allocated roster from the Practice Education Team).
Students will be required to participate in hospital/corporate mandatory credentialling and other relevant learning opportunities including online modules. Some clinical placement sites will also require student attendance at orientation sessions. Please refer to the Nursing & Midwifery Practice Education (Clinical Placements) Blackboard site.
It is an inherent requirement of the <Master of Nursing Studies/Bachelor of Nursing> degree to complete supernumerary professional placements in a range of clinical areas over the duration of the degree. Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes. The Inherent Requirements Student Placement Declaration form must be completed on enrolment to the course when preferencing or completing attendance placement documentation in InPlace. Should a student’s circumstances change throughout the course of the semester, students are advised to contact the course coordinator to discuss the implications of these changes for your clinical placement.
Compliance Statement
Students are responsible for meeting all pre-placement mandatory requirements before the due date, which will be communicated to you by the Practice Education Team. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in no clinical placement allocation. Students who receive written notification of failure to comply with pre-placement and mandatory requirements will be given a short timeframe to address these. If students do not meet the final compliance deadlines they will no longer be eligible to undertaken clinical placement and no further clinical placement allocation will occur. In these instances students are advised to withdraw from the course before the census date.
Absenteeism from Clinical Placement
Clinical placement shifts are compulsory components of the <Master of Nursing Studies/ Nursing program>. On the occasion that you are unable to attend clinical placements due to exceptional circumstances, you must follow the instructions outlined in the Attendance and Absence procedure and InPlace guide - please see the Nursing & Midwifery Practice Education (Clinical Placements) Blackboard site. You must also ensure you notify your ward, Practice Educator and Clinical Course Coordinator of your absence.
Please note:
- Students are not authorised to arrange their own shifts
- Deferred clinical placements may be scheduled out of semester. A deferred clinical placement, like a deferred examination, is the final offering for student to completed clinical placement requirements to meet the course outcomes and be eligible to pass.
- Students are not able to defer, a deferred placement offering.
- If there is a clash with a scheduled clinical placement shift and an exam, students are to contact the Practice Education Team and the relevant subject coordinator immediately to discuss arrangements.
Scope of Practice
Students must adhere to the course Scope of Practice at all times while on clinical placement. This requirement addresses patient safety and students will be removed from placement or risk failing the course if working outside their scope. Please refer to the guidelines in the Nursing & Midwifery Practice Education (Clinical Placements) Blackboard site.
Unsafe practice during clinical placement
A decision of unsafe clinical performance is made when a student's performance places a patient/client, a patient’s/clients’ family, staff members, themselves, or fellow students at risk. If a student practices in a way that is deemed unsafe or breaches the relevant scope of practice during their clinical placement they will be asked to leave the placement facility and the placement will be temporarily suspended. The course coordinator will contact the student to arrange a meeting to discuss the incident, investigate with the facility if required and then an outcome will be made. Unsafe practice during clinical placement may lead to a Learning Support Plan, immediate removal from the clinical placement, or termination of the placement. This could result in a failing grade in the course.
Professional manner during professional placement
Students must always conduct themselves professionally during professional placement. If a student practices unprofessional behaviour during their clinical placement they will be asked to leave the placement facility, and the placement will be temporarily suspended. The course coordinator will contact the student to arrange a meeting to discuss the incident, investigate with the facility if required and then an outcome will be made. Unprofessional behaviour during clinical placement may lead to a Learning Support Plan, immediate removal from the clinical placement, or termination of the placement. This could result in a failing grade in the course.
Social Media
Students are prohibited from posting any images of patients, clinical venues, or clinical documentation on social media. Students should also refrain from making comments related to clinical placement, UQ, or clinical venues that may violate University or institutional policies or guidelines or bring UQ into disrepute. If a student has been reported to be involved in a social media incident during their clinical placement they will be asked to leave the placement facility and the placement will be temporarily suspended. The course coordinator will contact the student to arrange a meeting to discuss the incident, investigate with the facility if required and then an outcome will be made. Inappropriate use of social media may lead to a Learning Support Plan, immediate removal from the clinical placement, or termination of the placement. This could result in a failing grade in the course.