Clinical Nursing Practice 4 (NURS2106)

Course overview

In this course, BN students will have 120 hours of supervised clinical experience. The clinical experience will be provided through integrated and block model placements, depending on the type of clinical environment. Both practical and theoretical aspects are given equal importance, so the learning schedule allows for a mix of clinical placement shifts and on-campus classes. In the clinical practice setting, students will be supervised directly by Registered Nurses as they learn more advanced professional practice concepts. During Year 2, Semester 2, the focus of education will be on caring for individuals with complex and/or chronic conditions throughout their lives, considering the social context of care. This semester will have four concurrent courses with a nursing focus, which will cover complementary content to help students integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application in the clinical setting.

In this course, the educational focus is on building upon theoretical and clinical knowledge and skills that are essential for providing nursing care to patients/clients and their familiesﾠin different care settings, such as hospitals and communities. NURS2106 is a course that emphasizes the development of clinical skills through mandatory clinical-based learning (CBL) simulation sessions. These sessions expand students' Scope of Practice, enabling them to apply their skills effectively inﾠclinical settings. This course is theﾠfourthﾠof six nursing clinical practice courses offered in the Bachelor of Nursingﾠprogram.

Course requirements

Assumed background

It is expected that students enrolled in this course have successfully completed all prerequisite courses in their first and second years or have been granted credit for them. In order to progress in their practice, students must demonstrate competence in the skills acquired in these prerequisite courses.

Mandatory preparation

The student is responsible for fulfilling the preclinical placement requirements within the designated deadline or anniversary renewal date provided before starting the clinical placement. If any mandatory documents are not up to date, students will not be assigned or permitted to participate in the clinical placement, and they will receive a failing grade. Please see the Policies and guidelines section at the end of this profile and the Placement Ready website for information.

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

NURS2103

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

NURS2008

Restrictions

BN

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

Students are strongly advised to either attend the online zoom orientation lectureﾠor review the recording that will be posted into Blackboard, as itﾠwill provide valuable opportunity to understandﾠtheﾠrequirements, expectations and assessments for this course.

Aims and outcomes

The aim of this course is to provide students an opportunity to develop and integrateﾠtheoretical and clinical knowledge and skills to provide care for individuals with complex and/or chronic conditions across the lifespan.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

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 Exam

• Hurdle
• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Quiz

Due date

23/07/2024 1:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L03, L06, L08

Task description

Hurdle requirements

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 that for pass/fail assessments there is no daily loss of marks. Assessment that is submitted late is given zero marks.

Clinical Placement Completion

• Hurdle

Mode

Activity/ Performance

Category

Placement

Weight

Pass/fail

Due date

Students are to submit their signed Formative ANSAT, Summative ANSAT and timesheet via ePad.

Due dates are dependent on the allocated placement.

Other conditions

Work integrated learning.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Submission guidelines

Students are to submit clinical hours, formative and summative ANSATs via ePAD.

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.

IPCP Curriculum Assessment

• Hurdle
• Team or group-based
• In-person

Mode

Activity/ Performance

Category

Participation/ Student contribution, Reflection

Weight

Pass/Fail

Due date

23/09/2024 - 24/10/2024

Assessment will be due 2 weeks after the last tutorial in each group. Check HABS1240 Learn.UQ site for more details.

Learning outcomes

L09

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

Group assessments need 50% or more of the group members to request the extension.

Multiple Choice Exam

• Hurdle
• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

Pass/fail

Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

This exam will be conducted as an invigilated Inspera exam.

Learning outcomes

L01, L03, L06, L07, L08

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

As per UQ deferral procedures.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.

If a student receives a fail grade for the end of semester exam and this is the only assessment that they have failed in the course, the student will be eligible to apply for a supplementary assessment, which will be in the form of an exam.

Additional assessment information

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

The use of AI sources for any assessment item in this course is strictly prohibited. If AI is found to have been utilized in an assessment item for this course, it will be reported to the Academic Integrity committee for further investigation.

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

• Extension requests should be submitted prior to the assessment deadline.
• Extension requests must state the due date and the due time of the assessment.
• Requests for extensions received after the assessment item submission due date may not be approved. Late requests must include evidence of the reasons for the late request. 
• The extension granted should be in proportion to the period of illness or disruption caused by the exceptional circumstances and will typically be no more than 2 weeks in duration.
• Students on a Student Access Plan (SAP) with a clause on extension requests must still adhere to the extensions request policy outlined. Students need to attach the SAP and a note outlining their current situation with the online extension application. A maximum of 7 days will be granted for applications on the basis of an SAP. An extension request beyond 7 days will require additional supporting information as this request will not be considered on the basis of the SAP, but rather additional events (whether they relate to the circumstances of the SAP or not).

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.
• Appeals against a refusal of an extension should be lodged through the Student Grievance Resolution process outlined on my.UQ.

Penalties for late submission

• Assessments submitted late will have 10% of the mark available deducted per day (including weekends and public holidays).
• Work submitted more than 7 days after the due date without an approved extension will not receive a mark.
• Please note for pass/fail assessment there is no daily loss of marks. Assessment that is submitted late is given zero marks.

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

Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.

Additional learning resources information

Online learning modules and preparation:

To ensure students are fully prepared for their clinical placement and meet the expectations of this course, it is recommended that students access and complete the learning modules and CBL (Case-Based Learning) preparations available on Blackboard. Following the suggested schedule is also advised.

Student Email:

The following requirements and guidelines apply to UQ (University of Queensland) student and alumni email:

1. Students are provided with a UQ email account and must regularly check this account while enrolled at UQ.
2. It is the student's responsibility to:
ﾠ ﾠ- Check their University email account on a regular basis.
ﾠ ﾠ- Manage their mailbox within the allocated quota to ensure the delivery of University-related emails.
ﾠ ﾠ
For further information, please refer to the following link: https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/6.20.01-information-and-communication-technology.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

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 NURS2103 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 NURS2106 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.

• Preparation for each session is required so students understand the clinical theory and principles that support the practical components of clinical practice. Prior to attending CBL, students should complete the assigned readings, engage in course learning activities, including self-directed modules, and reflect on clinical practice.
• Each session is structured to support student learning and master of clinical skills required to provide care in the clinical settings. Students must actively participate in skills practice, discussions, and identification of learning needs, while receiving feedback from CBL Lecturers and peers.
• Attendance is mandatory for all CBL sessions.

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 NURS2106 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. If the absence is approved you will be notified by the Course Coordinator of a time and location for your make-up CBL.

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 CBL Co-ordinator 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.

IPCP Modules 1-3

For modules, assessment and further information please see companion Blackboard site HABS1240

Learning Objectives

Develop interprofessional practice skills including role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional communication and client-centred care.

Learning Activity

Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Modules/Tutorials

• Participants will work in small teams in the 2 hour tutorial groups with students from; Dentistry, Exercise Physiology and Sports Science, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology. There are three modules that consist of on-line preparation and face-to-face in class (or via Zoom) learning activities. Students will work in their team to engage in a range of learning activities to develop knowledge and skills to help prepare them for working in teams when caring for clients.

1. In Module One, students will learn from, with and about their peers on their role and the roles of others in caring for clients.
2. In Module Two students will develop the skills to communicate effectively with team members and appreciate the consequences when communication breaks down and is ineffective.
3. In Module Three, students will develop knowledge and skills to work in an effective team through participation in an on-line escape room activity with their team.

Students will also follow the healthcare journey of a client across the three modules.

Absence from IPCP Tutorial

Students who miss an IPCP Tutorial must email as soon as possible their:

1. IPCP Tutor, and
2. Lead Tutor, and
3. Follow-up by emailing the Lead Tutor a completed Absence Report and their supporting evidence within 5 days of the missed class.

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 - 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:

• Placement
• Working with Children
• Fitness to Practise
• Immunisation

Course guidelines

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Assessment Guidelines

Assessment and Assignment Writing Guide

Please visit the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work website for information about assessment.

Link to 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 2024 Clinical Placement Guidelines and Inplace guide, mandatory preparation requirements and Scope of Practice Documents. Refer to the Nursing & Midwifery 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 2024 Clinical Placement Guidelines and Attendance and Absence Procedure for instructions if you are unable to attend placement.