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Overview
Key undergraduate contacts Student Advisers Provide information and advice to students on administrative and related matters: Julie Funnell Jo Forbes Student Officer (Undergraduate) Provides advice to students experiencing more complex difficulties with their program. The Faculty Student Office refers students if necessary to: Jan Lanning Student Adviser (Clinical) Allocates the nursing practice placements for first and second year students. Any requests or problems in relation to nursing practice should be directed to: Judy Freshwater Student Officer (Clinical) Administers the nursing practice placements for third year students. Any requests or problems in relation to nursing practice should be directed to: Rosemary Dillon Team Leader, Student and Course Support Manages the Student and Course Support team. Major concerns or problems regarding administrative and academic services should be referred to: Veronica Nolan Technical Officer Maintains the Faculty's laboratories and other student technical resources. Bookings for and queries about the laboratories and resources, as well as safety issues, should be directed to: Sue Martin Director of Studies, Undergraduate Provides academic advice to students on their program, or other assistance such as helping students who experience difficulties coping with their academic work: Stephen Van Vorst Academic Liaison Officer (ALO) Provides advice to students with short or long term disabilities and with English language difficulties on alternative assessment: Fran Rogan Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning Responsible for the oversight and quality of academic activities and the coursework programs: Diane Brown For students admitted into the Kuring-gai intake of the Bachelor of Nursing (C10122), most subjects are taught at Kuring-gai campus, however, students are required to attend City campus for science subjects one day per week. For students admitted into the City intake of the Bachelor of Nursing (C10122), most subjects are taught at City campus, however, students are required to attend Kuring-gai campus for nursing laboratories one day per week. For students admitted into the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (C10123) most nursing subjects are taught at Kuring-gai campus, however, students are required to attend City campus for science and International Studies subjects. Professional recognitionGraduates from the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies courses meet the academic and practical requirements for registration with the NSW Nurses Registration Board. Admission requirementsAll applicants for the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies courses should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). UAC Guides are available from August of the previous year and on-time applications are due at the end of September. To be eligible for admission to an undergraduate course at UTS, applicants must first meet the University's general matriculation requirements. Current school leaver applicants are admitted on the basis of their UAI. The minimum UAI cut off for 2003 was 74.4 for the Bachelor of Nursing, Kuring-gai campus intake, 77.4 for the Bachelor of Nursing, City campus intake, and 77.95 for the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. Applicants who do not meet the cut off, but meet UTS matriculation (UAI 66) and have UTS Bachelor of Nursing, Kuring-gai campus, full time as a first preference, may be eligible for bonus marks on the basis of interview. Marks are allocated for motivation, HSC marks in English and Science, and leadership and community service. Non-current school leavers may be eligible for entry on the basis of their educational background. Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide other relevant information – which may include work experience and motivation to successfully complete the course – on a Personal Statement form at the time of application. Mature age applicants (those who are at least 20 years of age on 1 March in the year of admission) without recognised educational qualifications may also be eligible for entry on successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), run by UAC, and a Personal Statement. Places are allocated to applicants on a competitive basis. Specific information about admission requirements is provided in the UAC Guide. FeesUndergraduate courses attract HECS (Higher Education Contribution Scheme) fees and can be paid upfront with a 25 per cent discount or deferred (exceptions apply – refer to 2004 HECS Guide.) HECS is not tax deductible. Students who are not Australian citizens should refer to the HECS Guide. Student service fees/charges For information about compulsory student service fees. International fees Undergraduate programs undertaken by international students attract an annual fee in 2004 of A$15,000. Assumed knowledgeThere are no specific areas of assumed knowledge for entry to the Bachelor of Nursing. Applicants should note that all students are expected to be proficient in English comprehension and expression. Some foundation studies in biological science subjects and/or mathematics may be an advantage. Advanced standingStudents enrolling in the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies courses, who have previously undertaken a course of study at a university or other recognised tertiary education institution, may be eligible for exemption if subjects previously studied are deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent to those specified for their course. For students who have gained their registration overseas and who are not eligible for registration in Australia, an individual program is developed that allows for recognition of prior learning and experience. Students who have completed the Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) through the NSW Department of Technical and Further Education (TAFE) are granted 36 credit points of advanced standing in the Bachelor of Nursing. The degree can then be completed in two calendar years. Enrolled nurses who have not completed the Certificate IV from TAFE are not eligible for the accelerated program. Applicants in this position need to complete the TAFE Cert IV Enrolled Nurse refresher to compete for places in this course. Students applying for exemptions on the basis of subjects completed at other institutions or on the basis of recognition of prior learning should apply, after receiving their letter of offer, as follows:
Students must also supply a copy of their official academic transcript and the relevant section of the other institution's handbook or syllabus or other supporting documentation. All documents should be presented at enrolment or may be forwarded to the Faculty Student Office. Successful applicants who, in the last 10 years, have completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in other disciplines are granted 30 credit points of advanced standing in the Bachelor of Nursing. The degree can then be completed in two calendar years. Graduate entry students may also be eligible to receive up to 12 credit points further credit for specific subjects deemed equivalent to those completed in their previous degree. Any further application for credit will only be granted as credit by substitution. Class allocationStudents are allocated to particular groups or 'classes' within a subject. This class determines when they attend laboratory sessions as well as tutorial times. Students remain in the same class for the year. Changes to classes can be requested by completing a Change of Class Allocation form available from the Faculty Student Office. Class changes are assessed on the basis of spaces available. Nursing practice policy (clinical placements)As part of their studies, students are required to undertake nursing practice in a variety of health facilities. This involves students being placed in a clinical environment in accordance with the Nursing Practice Ladder (see back of handbook). Students are accompanied by a Clinical Facilitator or allocated an Academic Liaison Person who supports their clinical learning and undertakes their assessment. The Faculty makes every effort to place students in a health facility in close proximity to their home and close to public transport. However, this is often very difficult to achieve given the limited number of student placements, and students are asked to take this into consideration when they receive notification of their placement. Students with special needs may make a request to be placed in a particular health facility by contacting the Student Adviser (Clinical) on telephone (02) 9514 5125. Accident and incident reporting Any student or staff member involved in an accident, injury or incident while on clinical placement must complete a standard form (Accident/Incident form), available from their Clinical Facilitator or Clinical Liaison Academic. Completed forms should be forwarded to the Student Adviser (Clinical). This form is to be completed in addition to any forms which the health facility requires. The Subject Examiner should be notified immediately of any injury, accident or incident which requires or required medical attention. If an injury sustained by a student raises doubts about the student's ability to attend subsequent nursing practice experiences, then the matter should be referred to the Director of Studies, Undergraduate. Attendance The NSW Nurses Registration Board requires students to undertake a specified number of nursing practice hours. One hundred per cent attendance on nursing practice is expected. Should a student miss some component of nursing practice, they may be required to make up the hours at the discretion of the Subject Examiner, in accordance with the provisions below. Only cases of documented illness or misadventure are accepted as a reason for not undertaking all nursing practice hours. In the event of illness or misadventure, students must notify their Clinical Facilitator or Clinical Liaison Academic and the relevant health facility. If students are unable to contact these, they should contact the Student Adviser (Clinical) on (02) 9514 5125. Students in this category may then be offered completion of nursing practice at the specified time (see Nursing Practice Ladder at the back of this handbook). Should students fail to complete all nursing practice hours for any other reason, including work commitments, they may not be offered the opportunity to complete their nursing practice hours, and run the risk of failing the subject. Students are required to attend designated shifts whilst on nursing practice. Shift times will vary between facilities, however, common start times are 7.00 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. Students with carer responsibilities should ask for a document from the Student Office which outlines issues that students may face. Completion of nursing practice When assessing whether students are required to undertake additional hours to complete their nursing practice, the Faculty examines a student's nursing practice history, taking into account past attendance as well as the NSW Nurses Registration Board's requirements. Therefore, it is in the interest of students to ensure they maintain a complete attendance record. As indicated above, students may not be given the opportunity to complete missed nursing practice hours, and may fail the subject if they have a pattern of absences. Documented illness or misadventure are the only legitimate reasons for missing nursing practice hours. Conduct Students undertaking supervised nursing practice must follow directions given to them by their Clinical Facilitator, or in the absence of the Facilitator, the staff of the hospital or agency concerned. Safety All students review lifting techniques and standard precautions prior to the commencement of each nursing practice placement. Students must also comply with the policies and procedures of the relevant health facility. Student health and insurance Students who have health problems that might foreseeably render them unsafe during nursing practice placement for supervised nursing experience are expected to advise either the Associate Dean or Dean accordingly. Students who have a health problem that they believe might be affected adversely by undertaking nursing practice should seek medical advice before undertaking a placement and should advise the Associate Dean or Dean. Failure to do so may result in the Faculty accepting no responsibility for the consequences. Uniform Students are required to wear the official uniform of the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health during all nursing practice placements. Academic staff will indicate any other occasions when students must wear their uniform. Some nursing practice placements, e.g. mental health, do not require uniform. Students are notified of this when they receive their nursing practice placements. The uniform consists of:
Other requirements are:
Unsafe nursing practice performance A student is deemed unsafe if they place patients, clients, staff members, and fellow students at risk, and is unable or unwilling to perceive that risk. The judgment that a student is unsafe is usually made on the basis of more than one incident, however, it can be made on the basis of one episode. Students deemed unsafe are removed from the health facility as soon as the judgment is made and are referred to the Subject Examiner who determines the appropriate course of action. Students may receive a Fail grade for the subject, or be given an opportunity to demonstrate improvement in an alternative clinical environment such as the laboratory. If satisfactory, students are given another opportunity to complete their nursing practice in a clinical environment. Refer to Rule 2.4.5 of the UTS: Calendar Unsatisfactory nursing practice performance A student is deemed unsatisfactory due to failure to meet the objectives and assessment of a given nursing practice experience. As soon as the risk of an unsatisfactory assessment is identified, the Clinical Facilitator/Clinical Liaison Academic notifies the student and identifies a plan of action. This includes major areas of improvement and specific aims to be met to achieve satisfactory performance. If the student and/or the Clinical Facilitator/Clinical Liaison Academic have reason to believe they cannot work together to implement the improvement plan, a request can be made by either person to the Subject Examiner for alternative arrangements. On return to the University, students must make arrangements to see the Subject Examiner to review their progress and plan their next nursing practice placement. The following diagram demonstrates the process by which unsatisfactory assessments are resolved.
Administering of intravenous medications while on clinical practice Third-year Bachelor of Nursing students are permitted to administer intravenous medications in the following situations:
Laboratory policyFaculty laboratories The Faculty laboratories are coordinated by Sue Martin. Laboratory staff are based in room KG02.3.51, but can often be located in the laboratories situated in KG02 in rooms 3.46, 3.49, 2.53, 2.56, 2.62, 3.56 and 3.60. A nursing resource room is available to City campus students for practice Monday to Friday at The Terraces, Broadway (CB08). Additional services
Laboratory access and opening hours Laboratories are generally open between 9.00a.m. and 5.00p.m. when classes are scheduled. Practice lab Laboratory KG02.3.49 has been designated as a practice lab and is open Monday to Friday, 9.00a.m. – 5.00p.m., throughout each semester for students to practice procedures learned in tutorials. Laboratory rules and safety Students have a duty of care to themselves and to others and must cooperate and observe the following points when in the laboratories.
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