Key facts
UNE unit code: HSNS374
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- UNE Sydney Campus
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Safe patient care and good teamwork in multidisciplinary healthcare environments are made possible by effective clinical leadership and adherence to governance processes.
This unit offers an opportunity to critique the concept of clinical leadership in nursing, extending your knowledge, skills and attitudes about leadership and governance responsibilities for registered nurses.
By exploring current theories and strategies for clinical leadership in nursing, you will be empowered to understand your personal leadership style and develop understanding of your capacity to lead, with insights into the importance of self-care and strategies for maintaining capability to practice and contribute to the profession of nursing.
You will also discuss the opportunities for implementing change and resulting challenges you may encounter in nursing practice, examining the relationship between change management, clinical leadership and evidence-based decision-making to improve patient outcomes.
Offerings
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, UNE Sydney Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Offering at UNE Sydney Campus is for BN students admitted to UNE Sydney Campus only.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- critically evaluate the concept of clinical leadership in nursing;
- critique the interrelationship between clinical leadership and clinical governance;
- analyse the principles and strategies of change management and relate these to clinical leadership functions related to implementing evidence based practice and clinical governance;
- investigate the opportunities for and challenges in implementing change in nursing practice; and
- identify and reflect on your personal leadership characteristics and strategies for the development of your clinical leadership abilities.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Written Assessment No. Words: 1000 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Situational Case Study No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Oral Presentation No. Words: 1500 |
Learning resources
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