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There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
The Internationally Qualified Registered Nurse (IQRN) Preparatory Program is a unit of study that aims to support IQRNs with theoretical preparation and simulation-based education that will enable them to function and perform in the Australian health care system. The program is developmental and aimed at preparing students for academic writing and professional practice through introduction to Australian nursing practice and regulatory standards.
The program has two components:
1. A one-week, full-time (37.5 hours), face-to-face simulation learning, inclusive of simulated acquisition of clinical skills assessment, and;
2. 20 hours of workshops scheduled across the first semester of study, providing learning activities and academic support. The workshops are a combination of on-campus classes or online synchronous and asynchronous activities, covering referencing, academic writing, placement preparation, reflective and interprofessional practice, as well as information relating to student support services.
- Credit
- 0 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode First year of offer Not available in 2025 Online Online only - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate competency in clinical skills within a simulated environment, adhering to Australian safety and quality standards. and (2) Interpret and apply professional standards, regulations, and guidelines relevant to nursing practice within the Australian healthcare context.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: simulated acquisition of clinical skills.. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the simulated acquisition of clinical skills. component.
This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Jacqui Sawle
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment infour 6 points Unit(s) in your chosen degree
- Advisable prior study
- Not applicable.
- Contact hours
- 37.5 hours (one-week full-time face-to-face block) simulation, inclusive of simulated acquisition of clinical skills assessment. An additional 20 hours of workshops scheduled across the first semester of study, providing learning activities and academic support. The workshops are a combination of on-campus classes or online synchronous and asynchronous activities, covering referencing, academic writing, placement preparation, reflective and interprofessional practice, as well as information relating to student support services.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.