NURS6622

Contract Learning B

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

WebLearn GradSchool.comTrimester 3

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

This course will provide the students with the opportunity to design and develop a learning contract or professional portfolio relevant to their specialty area of practice.
This is a mandatory course in the Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)and Master of Midwifery Studies Programs.

* Nurse Practitioner students will enrol in NURS6622 in the Final Trimester of the Nurse Practitioner Program.

* All students are advised to select this course towards the end of their program to allow time to further develop their academic skills.

ObjectivesOn completion of this course the student will:

1 Demonstrate a sound understanding of a selected area of advanced practice based on an examination of a clinical issue or practice concern;
2. Use conceptual frameworks that are relevant to advanced practice
3. Provide a clear and scholarly presentation commensurate with postgraduate level studies.
ContentStudent requirements will depend on their program of enrolment

1. Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) students:
Nurse practitioner students will be required to complete all of the following components towards their professional portfolio:

" Clinical practice
" Clinical supervision
" Case study
" Clinical viva

2. Students enrolled in other Masters Programs:
Students enrolled in other Masters Programs will be required to complete one of the following components for their learning contract. If students have already successfully completed Contract Learning A then they must chose a different topic for this course.


" Clinical project
" Applied literature review
" Clinical skills development
Replacing Course(s)NURS6200 Investigative Report (20 units) to be replaced by
NURS6621 Contract Learning A and NURS6621 Contract Learning B (10 units each) commencing Trimester 1, 2006
TransitionNURS 6200 Investigative Report will be discontinued at the end of 2005.
No transitional arrangements will be made.
Industrial Experience0
Assumed KnowledgeFoundations of nursing knowledge, nursing theory, legal and ethical issues, fundamentals of research, human bioscience, psychology, sociology related to practice. Principles of investigative approaches in nursing, concepts and theories relevant to practice, contemporary nursing issues. Academic reading and writing skills, ability to access and evaluate information from a variety of sources, skills in critical analysis, critical judgment, synthesis and evaluation. Ability to conceptualise practice. Demonstrated Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council competencies.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Nurse Practitioner students must complete HUBS6202, NURS6620, and NURS6621 prior to NURS6622.
RequisitesCourse enrolment is limited to students in MN(NP), MN(AdvPrac), MMid, MAM(Nurs)and M Pharm
Concurrent practice will take place at the student's regular place of employment. Criminal check will be the responsibility of the employer. Nurse Practitioner students must have completed HUBS6202, NURS6620 and NURS6621 prior to NURS6622.
Teaching MethodsClinical
Email Discussion Group
Individual Supervision
Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written AssignmentsNurse Practitioner students: Case Study
Students MUST achieve a satisfactory result in the Case Study to pass the course overall.
Essays / Written AssignmentsStudents from Masters Programs other than Nurse Practitioner Program: Learning contract; Clinical project or applied literature review or clinical skills development
Essays / Written AssignmentsStudents from Masters Programs other than Nurse Practitioner Program: Learning contract proposal
Other: (please specify)Nurse Practitioner students: Clinical practice: Reflective journal:
Other: (please specify)Nurse Practitioner students: Clinical practice: Clinical supervision
Other: (please specify)Nurse Practitioner students; Clinical VIVA
Students MUST achieve a satisfactory result in the Clinical VIVA to pass the course overall
Contact HoursSelf Directed Learning: for 8 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Email Discussion Group: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term