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The purpose of this unit of study is to explore the professional role of nurses and midwives as well as providing opportunities to develop your clinical practice and enhance competency. Students will gain an understanding of advanced nursing practice within the context of contemporary nursing and examine the role of leadership, reflection, quality, research, evidence-based practice and the professional development of self and others. By undertaking this unit of study, you will develop your clinical skills through an analysis of best practice principles to help you develop your clinical decision-making skills to better manage the needs of people in their care.

Leadership and Professional Practice
Unit of study code 925
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GC single unit of study

Term JANUARY, APRIL, JULY, OCTOBER
Pre-requisite N/A
EFTSL 0.125 FTE
Credit points 6
Hours of study 150
Fee* Tier 2
Prescribed texts Nil
Co-ordinated by TBC
Content Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program

After completing this subject, the learner will be able to:-

Assessment Tasks
Type of assessment

Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion)

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When assessed – academic week

(e.g. Week 8)

Theme 1: Introduction to leadership & professional practice a) analyse the professional considerations which influence delivery of care in the contemporary healthcare system Assessment 1: Personal learning goals 5% 2
Theme 2: Critical thinking, reflection and clinical teaching b) appraise the qualities of effective leadership in professional practice Assessment 2: Essay (1,750 words) 35% 5
Theme 3: Ethical, legal and cultural considerations in specialist nursing practice c) critically reflect on practice to enhance professional capability Assessment 3: Reflective Essay 35% 8
Theme 4: Introduction to research and inquiry d) assess legal, ethical and cultural concepts that impact upon nursing practice Assessment 4: Online discussion 5% 9
e) relate the research process to evidence-based practice Assessment 5: Annotated bibliography 20% 10

Leadership and Professional Practice (925) is a Tier 2 unit.

Tiers2023 Member price (10% discount)2023 Non-member price2024 Member price (10% discount)2024 Non-member price
Tier 1$2,196.00$2,440.00$2,310.00$2,565.00
Tier 2$2,506.50$2,785.00$2,630.00$2,925.00
Tier 3$2,947.50$3,275.00$3,095.00$3,440.00
Tier 4$3,523.50$3,915.00$3,700.00$4,110.00

*Fees are subject to change without notice.