This course will provide an opportunity for students to apply the professional practice concepts and foundational nursing knowledge and skills learned in simulated practice. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in providing client-centred nursing care across a range of healthcare settings. These skills will enable students to understand the role of the registered nurse and be prepared for future practice.
Clinical Nursing Practice requires the completion of a minimum of 80 hours of clinical placement, spanning morning, afternoon, and night shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Given the importance of clinical placement, students are expected to prioritise these commitments over personal travel or holiday plans. Students are required to demonstrate ongoing progress and competency during clinical placements throughout the semester. Those needing additional support will receive guidance to enhance their skills. In cases where performance falls below expected standards, a tailored learning plan will be developed by the Practice Educator/Clinical Supervisor in consultation with the Course Coordinator. If concerns about a student's fitness to practice arise, withdrawal from the placement may be considered at the discretion of the Program Lead in consultation with the Head of School.
It is crucial for students to recognise that their conduct during clinical placements reflects the professionalism of the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work at The University of Queensland. Therefore, maintaining professional presentation, communication, and behaviour, including adherence to uniform guidelines specified by NMSW placement protocols, is essential throughout the course.
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
BIOM1060, NURS1101, NURS1102
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
NURS1004
2241 - Bachelor of Nursing
If you require a face to face or zoom meeting please email me for an appointment.ﾠ
CBL teaching: Tuesdayﾠroom 5 weeks 1-6
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Students are strongly encouraged to attend the orientation lecture in person or review the lecture recording after it has been uploaded onto the NURS1103 Blackboard site.ﾠThis will provide students with the opportunity to ensure a good understanding of the course requirements, expectations and assessments required to pass this course.
This course aims to develop skills in individualising nursing care for people across the lifespan.ﾠﾠ
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate at novice level, competent nursing care that is evidence informed, safe and compassionate.
LO2.
Utilise evidence-based information to develop and demonstrate competent clinical skills in a simulated and practice environment, at novice level.
LO3.
Conduct and document accurate clinical assessment and evaluate findings at beginning practitioner level including but not limited to vital signs, pain experience, urinalysis.
LO4.
Implement and reflect on culturally responsive nursing care for individuals and families.
LO5.
Apply infection control principles consistently and effectively for safe practice.
LO6.
Select and utilize appropriate workplace health and safety principles by implementing risk control strategies including safe manual handling and adhering to clinical policies and procedures.
LO7.
Use effective written, verbal, non-verbal, and digital communication strategies during interactions with individuals, families and members of the healthcare team.
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Hand Hygene Certification
|
Pass/Fail |
10/03/2025 1:00 pm |
| Quiz |
Inspera Quiz
|
Pass/Fail |
26/03/2025 - 28/03/2025
This quiz will be open 9am on the 26/3/2025 and close at 1pm on the 28/3/2025. |
| Placement |
Placement Preparation and Performance Assessment
|
Pass/Fail |
Due dates are dependent on allocated placement. |
| Placement |
Clinical Placement Completion
|
Pass/Fail |
Due dates are dependent on allocated placement. |
| Examination, Practical/ Demonstration |
Vital sign and communication OSCE
|
Pass/Fail |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
The OSCE's will be held during the Semester 1, 2025 Examination period. The course coordinator will provide the exact schedule closer to the date of this assessment. |
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.
10/03/2025 1:00 pm
Hand hygiene is a fundamental nursing skill and is essential to ensuring safe patient care. This assessment item requires students to complete the Hand Hygiene for Clinical Healthcare Workers online module. Students have unlimited attempts to achieve a pass grade prior to the submission due date. Details related to this assessment and accessing the online learning module is outlined in the assessment task sheet located on the course Blackboard site.
Students who are unable to achieve the Hand Hygiene certificate by the due date are not permitted to proceed/continue with clinical placement and will be unsuccessful in the course.
Certificate of completion dated between 1/1/25 to 10/3/25 1pm to be uploaded to the NURS1103 Blackboard site.
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Failure to complete the assessment and submit the Hand Hygiene completion certificate by the due date will results in an unsuccessful grade in the course.
26/03/2025 - 28/03/2025
This quiz will be open 9am on the 26/3/2025 and close at 1pm on the 28/3/2025.
For this quiz you will require a laptop that meets the device requirements for Inspera assessments.
If you do not own a suitable laptop, you can borrow one from the library.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Applying for an extension
Extension requests are submitted online via my.UQ. Extension requests received in any other way will not be approved.
Information about applying for an extension can be found on my.UQ .
Extension guidelines
Outcome of application
Extension requests are generally processed within 2 working days. Students can see the outcome of their application by logging in to my.UQ.
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. An assessment that is submitted late without an extension or not submitted will be awarded a fail grade. Students must pass this assessment item in order to be eligible to pass this course.
Due dates are dependent on allocated placement.
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 first year, first semester Bachelor of Nursing student. The course requires successful completion of 80 hours of clinical placement. The following elements needed to be completed in order to evidence Clinical Placement Preparation and Performance:
1. Placement Readiness Plan
Within the first two days of clinical placement students will develop a Placement Plan (completed via ePAD). The overall aim of the placement 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 which need further work as you progress towards working as a registered nurse. Information on how to complete your Placement Plan will be provided to you prior to starting placement.
2. Clinical Skills Assessment
Within the first half of your clinical placement (prior to your Formative ANSAT) you will select one (1) foundational clinical skill and demonstrate it to your Buddy RN or Clinical Facilitator. You will demonstrate your ability to safely undertake this activity, and request feedback on your performance via ePAD. 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 (completed via ePAD). 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. Information on how to complete your self-evaluation will be provided to you prior to starting placement.
4. Feedback and Action Plan
Immediately following your Formative ANSAT you will reflect on the feedback you have received and identify areas for improvement (completed via ePAD). The purpose of this task is to assess your 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. Information on how to complete this activity will be provided to you prior to starting placement.
Students are to refer to the "Assessment" tab located within the NURS1103 Blackboard site for further details and specifications of the assessment item.
Please note: falsification of any information pertaining to placement attendance or performance will be considered a breach of the UQ Student Code of Conduct Policy 3.60.01 (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.01-student-code-conduct).
This assessment item is required to be entered into ePAD and signed off by your Clinical Facilitator or Buddy RN.
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
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. An assessment that is submitted late without an extension or not submitted will be awarded a fail grade. Students must pass this assessment item in order to be eligible to pass this course.
Due dates are dependent on allocated placement.
This assessment requires students to demonstrate successful completion of clinical placement and attainment of Scope of Practice for NURS1103. Demonstrated capability in clinical practice commensurate with the NURS1103 Course Learning Objectives evidenced by successful completion and submission of the Formative and Summative Australian Nursing Standards Assessment Tool (ANSAT).
There are three (3) parts to this assessment:
Part 1 - Formative ANSAT
Please note: Submitting the formative ANSAT mid-placement will ensure students who have not met the passing requirements (scores of 3 and above) can be supported with a Practice Learning Plan through to the end of placement.
Part 2 - Summative ANSAT
Part 3 - Timesheet
Successful completion of 80 hours of clinical placement within the rostered timeframe advised by the Clinical Placements Unit.
The completed timesheet must demonstrate all required hours of clinical placement (80 hours), undertaken within the rostered timeframe as advised by the Clinical Placement Unit.
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.
Additional information
Student are to refer to the assessment tasksheet located on the NURS1103 Blackboard site for additional details.
Students are to submit clinical hours, formative and summative ANSATs via ePAD.
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
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. Failure to complete the required hours of placement will result in a fail grade for the course.
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
The OSCE's will be held during the Semester 1, 2025 Examination period. The course coordinator will provide the exact schedule closer to the date of this assessment.
The Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) will assess the application of foundational nursing skills: vital signs and handover. The OSCEs will be conducted in the CBL rooms at the Mater Whitty Building during the examination period. The OSCE case scenario will be made available to students via the course Blackboard site prior to the OSCE date. Please refer the NURS1103 Blackboard site for additional details related to this assessment.
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Materials | One page of prepared handover notes from the provided case study will be permitted. |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
The OSCE is assessed within the simulation space. Students must attend their allocated OSCE and present in accordance with the UQ NMWS uniform policy to be permitted to undertake the OSCE.
You may be able to defer this exam.
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. An assessment that is submitted late without an extension or not submitted will be awarded a fail grade. Students must pass this assessment item in order to be eligible to pass this course.
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| P |
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. |
| F |
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. 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 Placement Learning Plan. |
Supplementary assessment is not available for this course.
Supplementary assessments are not offered in this course.
Completion of Assessments: To pass this subject student must meet the attendance requirements, submit all pieces of work by the assigned due dates, and achieve a pass grade on all assessments (inclusive of a satisfactory grade for clinical placement).
Consequences: Failure to meet this requirement can result in the student not being assigned a clinical placement and therefore not being eligible to pass the subject
Academic Integrity and Generative AI
Submitting work that has previously been assessed, either partially or in its entirety, by a student for another course is a violation of Academic Integrity Standardsﾠ
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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.
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Laptop:
For this course you will require a laptop that meets the device requirements for Inspera assessments. It is important that you check that your laptop meets the device requirements for using the Inspera Assessment platform. If you do not own a suitable laptop, you canﾠborrow one from the Library. Find more information about using Inspera Assessment from the Library websiteﾠGet familiar with Inspera, whichﾠprovidesﾠthe latest information for students about using Inspera.
Student Email:
Students will be provided with access to an online platform to practice and develop safety in medication administration. This will be accessed through Blackboard.
Students are provided with a UQ email account and must monitor the account regularly (daily) whilst enrolled at UQ.
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
Filter activity type by
| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Not scheduled |
Not Timetabled |
Mandatory compliance Students are responsible for meeting all pre-placement mandatory requirements before the due date. In 2025, you must upload all compliance requirements communicated to you by the HMBS Placement Ready Team by the 24/02/2025. You will not receive confirmation of your placement location until you are fully compliant with all mandatory requirements. The final date by which students MUST be compliant for NURS1103 is 24/03/2025 by 1300 hours (1pm). Failure to comply with these requirements will result in no clinical placement allocation. If students do not meet the final compliance deadline they will no longer be eligible to undertake clinical placement and no further clinical placement allocation will occur. In these instances, students are advised to withdraw from the course before the financial and academic census date. |
Multiple weeks |
Workshop |
Safe Patient Handling Safe patient handling promotes the use of mechanical lifting aids and other types of equipment for use when moving, transferring or handling patients. This is a compulsory workshop for all students and must be attended. There is a preparatory self-directed learning module that is available on Blackboard. These workshops are only available on the 10/2, 11/2, 12/2, 13/2, 14/2, 17/2 and 19/2. Failure to attend will mean you are unable to attend clinical placement. These will be booked via InPlace. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L06 |
O-week (17 Feb - 23 Feb) |
Lecture |
Welcome to NURS1103 This lecture is an introduction to NURS1103. You will be introduced to what Clinical Based Learning means, uniform, expectations in class and placement. Assessment requirements will also be discussed. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 6 |
Practical |
Clinical Based Learning Clinical Based Learning located at the Mater Whitty Building at the Mater Hospital South Brisbane Campus. These sessions are compulsory and will run in weeks 1-6 and week 13. All pre-readings and preparatory work will be available from your NURS1103 Blackboard site. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Lecture |
Preparation for practice The lecture is focused on preparation for your upcoming clinical placement. It will provide further details on your assessment on placement, behavioural expectations, dealing with shift work, uniform requirements and some general tips and good advice on what to expect on placement. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 8 |
Practical |
Clinical Placement (Group A) Clinical practice placement at teaching hospital. Details on each group's clinical practice placement will vary depending on group and teaching hospital. Please refer to your roster regarding any public holidays Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 9 To Week 10 |
Practical |
Clinical Placement (Group B) Clinical practice placement at teaching hospital. Details on each group's clinical practice placement will vary depending on group and teaching hospital. Please refer to your roster regarding any public holidays Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 11 To Week 12 |
Practical |
Clinical Placement (Group C) Clinical practice placement at teaching hospital. Details on each group's clinical practice placement will vary depending on group and teaching hospital. Please refer to your roster regarding any public holidays. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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
Students are responsible for meeting all pre-placement mandatory requirements before the due date. In 2025, you must upload all compliance requirements communicated to you by the HMBS Placement Ready Team by the 24/02/2025. You will not receive confirmation of your placement location until you are fully compliant with all mandatory requirements. The final date by which students MUST be compliant for NURS1103 is 24/03/2025 by 1300 hours (1pm). Failure to comply with these requirements will result in no clinical placement allocation. If students do not meet the final compliance deadline 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 financial and academic 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:
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 non-academic misconduct and a failing grade in the associated subject.
Scope of Practice
Students must adhere to the NURS1103 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.
Clinical Based Learning (CBL) Participation
CBL (Case-Based Learning) allows for the development of clinical skills and evidence-based practice.
Absenteeism from CBL
Students who miss CBL sessions due to exceptional circumstances, such as illness, injury, or participation in elite athlete programs, will be unable to achieve the required scope of practice and may fail the course. In the event of multiple absences from CBL classes, missing 20% or more of CBL sessions (2 or more CBLs) will result in an inability to meet the course objectives and the safe scope of practice required for clinical placement. Such students will receive a failing grade for the course. We strongly encourage students enrolling in this course to consider their ability to meet the requirements. If unable to do so, it is advisable to seek academic advice and consider withdrawing from the course before the census date. Students who miss a CBL session must notify the Course Coordinator as soon as possible. Students must follow-up by emailing a completed Absenteeism Form (available on the course Blackboard site) and supporting evidence, i.e. medical certificate / statutory declaration, within 48 hours of the missed CBL class. Please refer to my.UQ for a list of the acceptable reasons for absence from class.
Makeup for absence from CBL
Absence from a CBL session will require the student to attend a makeup CBL session. Upon receipt of the appropriate documentation, you will be notified by the Course Coordinator of a time and location for your make-up CBL.
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
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:
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:
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 .
It is essential that students complete pre-placement Mandatory Requirements as outlined on the following web page: https://habs.uq.edu.au/prepare-your-nursing-and-midwifery-placement
Students must complete these in order to be eligible to attend placement.
Students must also comply with the 2025 Clinical Placement Guidelines and Inplace guide, mandatory preparation requirements and Scope of Practice Documents. Refer to the Nursing Practice Education (Clinical Placements) Blackboard site for details.
Attendance at all rostered clinical placement shifts is compulsory. If you are unable to attend, it is the student's responsibility to inform the Practice Educator / Clinical Facilitator and staff at the clinical placement site as soon as possible. Refer to the 2025 Clinical Placement Guidelines and Attendance and Absence Procedure for instructions if you are unable to attend placement.