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NURS5079: Capstone (Professional Practice)

2024 unit information

This unit of study will assist students to extend their specialty­focused development of advanced and extended nursing practice through development of a professional portfolio. This unit of study will provide a framework within which students will have the opportunity to locate previous work, both academic and clinical that supports their capability to fulfil the role of the nurse practitioner in managing patients/clients within current policy and political contexts. The unit provides direction and mentorship in assisting students to develop their professional portfolio based on the Nursing and Midwifery Australia Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice, and it will therefore be suitable for demonstrating their capability to practice as a nurse practitioner.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Nursing and Midwifery

Code NURS5079
Academic unit Nursing and Midwifery
Credit points 12
Prerequisites:
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NURS5087 and 48 credit points
Corequisites:
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NURS5071 and NURS5077
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate an evidence-based approach to your advanced clinical practice, incorporating application of high-level knowledge and skills across stable, unpredictable and complex situations and culturally diverse populations
  • LO2. demonstrate understanding of the nurse practitioner’s role as currently described, and personal preparation for a thorough assessment of personal capabilities in context of such a role
  • LO3. develop an effective voice as a nurse practitioner capable of working within current policy and political contexts and also articulating a supportable position in future debates.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2024
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Block mode Mallett Street, Sydney
Semester 2 Early 2020
Block mode Mallett Street, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Block mode Remote
Semester 2 2021
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2022
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2023
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Modes of attendance (MoA)

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Important enrolment information

Departmental permission requirements

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