NURS 7056 Preparation for Midwifery Practice

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401352

Coordinator Fiona Arundell Opens in new window

Description In this unit, students will consolidate their knowledge and midwifery skills in preparation for their role as a midwife. They will continue to practice in designated clinical areas and follow through their 10 continuity of care experiences. Students will complete the professional portfolio and reflect on how they can identify and plan for personal professional development and leadership as midwives, including the professional development needs of others. Students will be assessed across the midwife standards for practice. In addition, students will have the opportunity to examine leadership development and styles within the midwifery profession. Students are encouraged to consider their role in future midwifery leadership.

School Nursing & Midwifery

Discipline Midwifery

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Pre-requisite(s) NURS 7052

Incompatible Subjects NURS 7036 Midwifery Practice 3

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in 4775 Graduate Diploma in Midwifery and be a registered nurse employed in a participating NSW Health Local Health District or private maternity facility in the position of a midwifery student.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Reflection 4 x 400 word reflections S/U Y Individual
Professional Placement Performance Refer to Learning Guide S/U Y Individual
Portfolio Refer to Learning Guide S/U Y Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • De-Vitry Smith, S. & Bayes, S. (2018). Skills for midwifery practice (Aust & New Zealand ed.). Chatswood, N.S.W.: Elsevier.
  • Pairman, S., Tracy, S., Dahlen, H. & Dixon, L. (2019). Midwifery: preparation for practice (4th ed.). Chatswood, N.S.W: Elsevier.

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