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Faculty of Health and Sciences Student Handbook 2021 BACHELOR OF NURSING Manawatū, Whanganui and Wairarapa MA4010 Disclaimer The information contained in this handbook replaces all information contained in any previous handbook and is intended as a guide only. UCOL is committed to innovation and continuous improvement, and reserves the right to change any aspect(s) of the programme. This may affect the currency of the information contained in this handbook, e.g. • Programme location • Lecture times • Staff • Other matters
Contents COVID-19 ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Quick Links .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Welcome ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Pathways Diagram .................................................................................................................................. 8 Staff ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 Programme Information ....................................................................................................................... 13 Programme Assessment ....................................................................................................................... 22 Student Responsibilities........................................................................................................................ 33 Appendix 1 – Study Contract ................................................................................................................ 35 Appendix 2 – Request for Extension ..................................................................................................... 36 Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result ........................................................................... 37 Appendix 4 – Request for Resubmit / Resit .......................................................................................... 38 Faculty of Health and Sciences - Student Handbook 2021 MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 2
COVID-19
UCOL is committed to supporting staff and student safety around COVID-19. At Alert Level 1 – we ALL
need to be ready, in case COVID-19 reappears in our community.
Stay home if you are sick – If you’re feeling unwell, isolate wherever you are and call Healthline
on 0800 358 5453 about getting a free COVID-19 test. By getting a test, you’re helping keep
your community safe.
Use the COVID Tracer app – UCOL has QR codes displayed at all entrances, please scan in using
the COVID Tracer app. The NZ COVID TRACER app keeps us 1 step ahead of the virus. The more
we scan, the safer we’ll be.
Follow good personal hygiene protocols - Good effective hygiene protocols are fundamental
for maintaining a healthy and clean work environment. Protocols include:
1. Wash and dry your hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing. Use soap
or hand sanitiser.
2. Cover coughs or sneezes with tissues or your elbow.
3. Place used tissues in rubbish bins or in a plastic bag.
4. Do not touch your face.
Sanitation stations are set up across all of our campuses and within classrooms. Please use
them when entering, leaving or before you have any food.
Face Coverings – Please wear a face covering whenever you are on public transport, including
flights. While not compulsory, you are welcome to wear a face covering while on any of our
UCOL campuses
Information Sharing – If you have any COVID-19 related question, or you need
to inform UCOL about anything COVID-19 related, please speak with your
lecturer or email our Health and Safety team at hs@ucol.ac.nz
Should there be a change in alert levels, UCOL will provide you with further information at that time.
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 3Quick Links Student Intranet You can access the UCOL student intranet at Student Intranet to find the most up to date policies, procedures, guidelines and forms. These are located in Policies and Procedures under UCOL Info. The Academic Statute and Student Discipline Statute (Non-academic), two important documents that set out the main rules and processes you need to be aware of, can be found under Related Documents to the left of the Policies and Procedures page. Outstanding Fees All fees are due to be paid in full by the first day teaching starts. Students who have not paid all of their fees (including outstanding library fines or other debts with UCOL) will not be eligible to graduate. See Academic Statute. Computer Suites The computer facilities provided by UCOL are available to every enrolled student. Your password is the key to your account. Never share your login and password details with anyone else. You will also be held responsible for any activities that take place under this account name. Further information about computer use at UCOL can be found on the Information Technology page. See Computer Use Policy. Student ID Cards Your student ID card helps you access certain rooms, borrow library equipment and other important functions. You can obtain your ID card from the Information Centre. Printing and Photocopying Printers and photocopiers are operated from your student ID card. The cost of using them is deducted from your account. You can top up your credit at the Information Centre and check your balance at Print Credit. Internet Access Instructions for internet access at UCOL are available at Connect to UCOL. Car Parking Car parks are provided for UCOL students and staff only. For Palmerston North car parks, all vehicles must be registered and display a current year UCOL car parking sticker. This sticker can be obtained at the Information Centre. Further information is available on the Car Parking Information page. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) acknowledges what you have learned from other programmes and qualifications, life experiences, work experiences, training programmes and workshops and measures this against the requirements of the programme you are enrolled in. You can be awarded credit towards a qualification if you can satisfactorily demonstrate that your prior qualifications and experience reaches the required standard. You should apply within two weeks of starting the course. See Recognition of Prior Learning Procedure and Recognition of Prior Learning Application Form. Faculty of Health and Sciences - Student Handbook 2021 MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 4
Student Support
Student support is available to help you succeed. Possible types of support include:
Health services
Disability support
Learning services
Māori education support
Scholarships and financial hardship support
Library resources
More information on how to access this support is provided on the student intranet on the Learning &
Study and Health Matters pages.
Concerns and Complaints
Please refer to the Student Complaints Policy and Student Concerns and Complaints Procedure for
information on how you can raise a concern or complaint and the process that follows.
Health and Safety
We all have a responsibility to maintain a safe, healthy work and study environment. See Student
Health and Safety Obligations Policy and Student Health and Emergency Procedure.
Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol
For the safety and well-being of yourself and others, UCOL has policies regarding smoking, drugs and
alcohol.
Smoking is not permitted on any UCOL campus or facility. This smoke free policy applies 7 days a week,
24 hours a day. See Smoke Free Policy.
You may be excluded from class or any UCOL activity if a staff member considers you are under the
influence of drugs/substances. This may lead to suspension from your programme and even to having
your enrolment cancelled. The Police may be notified of any illegal activity related to the use or
possession of drugs or substances. See Drug and Alcohol Policy.
You may be excluded from class or any UCOL related activity if a staff member believes you are under
the influence of alcohol. See Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Withdrawal
Before you decide to withdraw from your programme, you should talk to staff on your programme.
Remember, if you are having difficulties with your programme there are ways UCOL can help you. If
you do decide to withdraw, you must complete a Change of Details/Circumstances Form. These can be
obtained from the Information Centre.
Fee Refunds – Domestic Students
The rules for fee refunds if you withdraw are outlined in the Admission & Enrolment Guide and Student
Fee Refund Procedure.
Fee Refunds – International Students
Please refer to the International Student Fees and Refunds Procedure for more information about fee
refunds for international students.
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 5International Students International Student Support can help international students with any questions they might have. Further information is available on the International Students page. See International Students Procedure. Whanau Room All three campuses have a whanau room or marae facility. The whanau room is a space for all UCOL students, where principles of whanaungatanga, whakaruruhau, oranga, akonga, matauranga and hapainga I te reo Māori me ona tikanga are fostered and nurtured. Faculty of Health and Sciences - Student Handbook 2021 MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 6
Welcome On behalf of the staff of the Nurse Education Team it gives us great pleasure to welcome you to UCOL, and to the Bachelor of Nursing programme. We are delighted that you have chosen to study at UCOL, and we will do our utmost to ensure that you have an enjoyable and successful experience. Nursing is an occupation which is held in high regard by the community, who will ultimately put their trust in your ability to care for them in a professional and skilled manner. For this reason we are required to assure the public (and the Nursing Council of New Zealand) that you have attained the required competence, in both theory and practice. This will require hard work and diligence on your part, and at times you may find the going hard, but we are committed to ensuring that you are fully supported throughout the programme, and to ensuring that you get the best possible tuition and clinical experience. We are sure that you will find the programme both challenging and stimulating, and are confident that it will prepare you well for your future career. Nursing is a key part of the health care systems throughout the world, and nurses are in demand worldwide. There are few occupations which offer the breadth of opportunity that nursing has to offer, in such a wide range of specialities. Our programme is designed to prepare you for that first key step, registration as a nurse, but from there on the choices are endless. This handbook tells you about the way in which the programme is organised, and about the policies and procedures that have been put in place to ensure efficient day to day administration. It is therefore important that you take the time to read it through fully, and if there are parts you don’t understand we will be happy to explain them to you. Above all, please remember that we are here to help and guide you, and although we will see you regularly you should feel free to approach any member of staff at any time if you have a problem so that we can put you in touch with the person best suited to assisting you with your difficulty. We look forward in due course to sharing with you the great joy which is graduation - in the meantime good luck with all your studies. Vicki-Lee Tyacke, RN, MN Carol Stewart, RN, MN Head of School – Palmerston North Head of School - Whanganui FACULTY OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES FACULTY OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES Faculty of Health and Sciences - Student Handbook 2021 MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 7
Pathways Diagram
Opportunities for further study:
Master of Nursing
Post-Graduate Diploma
Post-Graduate Certificate
Bachelor of Nursing - Pathways
New Zealand Nursing Registration following successful completion
of Nursing Council of New Zealand State Final Examination
UCOL Bachelor of Nursing
Year 3 - Semester 1 and Semester 2:
120 credits
Level 7
Year 2 - Semester 1 and Semester 2:
120 credits
Level 6
Year 1 - Semester 1 and Semester 2:
120 credits
Level 5
Admission into the UCOL Bachelor of Nursing programme
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 8Staff EXECUTIVE DEAN/HEAD OF SCHOOL Penny O’Leary M Mgt, BA Soc Sci, RGON, Cert T Tchg HEAD OF SCHOOL (PN) HEAD OF SCHOOL (Whanganui) Vicki-Lee Tyacke RN, MN Carol Stewart RN, MN Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70406 Phone: #64 6 965 3800 ext 60728 Email: v.tyacke@ucol.ac.nz Email: c.stewart@ucol.ac.nz PALMERSTON NORTH STAFF LEVEL 500 PROGRAMME LEADER LEVEL 600 PROGRAMME LEADER Lucy Eade RN, MN (Dist) Sandie Bayliss BN, MN Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70475 Email: s.bayliss@ucol.ac.nz Email: l.eade@ucol.ac.nz Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70440 LEVEL 700 PROGRAMME LEADER Amber Wilkinson RN, BN PG Cert Hsc Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70626 Email: a.wilkinson@ucol.ac.nz LECTURER LECTURER Chris Alderdice RN, BN Asha Antony, RN, BN Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70448 Phone: 06-952-7001, ext 70425 Email: c.alderdice@ucol.ac.nz Email: a.antony@ucol.ac.nz LECTURER LECTURER Chloe Bidois RN, BN, MHealSc, Judith Bignell BSc (Hons) BBioMedSc(Hons) Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70821 Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70436 Email: j.bignell@ucol.ac.nz Email: C.Bidois@ucol.ac.nz LECTURER SENIOR LECTURER Kathy Corner RN, BN Faye Davenport RN, MN, Med, BA, DipBus Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70414 Phone: #60 6 9527001 ext 70472 Email: k.corner@ucol.ac.nz Email: f.davenport@ucol.ac.nz LECTURER LECTURER Tracey Duncan RN, BA MSC Sue Edgecombe RN, MA Nursing applied Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70466 Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70445 Email: t.duncan@ucol.ac.nz Email: s.edgecombe@ucol.ac.nz Faculty of Health and Sciences - Student Handbook 2021 MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 9
SENIOR LECTURER LECTURER Marie Henderson RN, MN Paul Hiscox RN, MBA, PG Cert Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70452 Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70930 Email: m.henderson@ucol.ac.nz Email: p.hiscox@ucol.ac.nz LECTURER LECTURER Anu Kuruvilla RN Amy McKenzie RN, BSc, Post Grad Dip Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70439 Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70414 Email: a.kuruvilla@ucol.ac.nz Email: a.mckenzie@ucol.ac.nz LECTURER SENIOR LECTURER Graham Malone RN, BN Pete Murphy MSc (Physiology) Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70436 Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70811 Email: g.malone@ucol.ac.nz Email: p.murphy@ucol.ac.nz SENIOR LECTURER Tina Smith RN, MA (Applied) Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70451 Email: t.smith@ucol.ac.nz CLINICAL COORDINATOR Helen Kinaston BOT Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70776 Email: pnclinicalexperience@ucol.ac.nz CLINICAL LECTURERS CLINICAL SKILLS/SIM LAB TECHNICIAN Catherine Blackie RN, BN Heather Gudsell Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70471 Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70434 Email: c.blackie@ucol.ac.nz Email: h.gudsell@ucol.ac.nz Astrid Blatchford RN, BN Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70471 Email: a.blatchford@ucol.ac.nz Maher Mustafa RN, MN, PhD candidate Phone: #64 6 9527001 ext 70471 Email: m.mustafa@ucol.ac.nz WHANGANUI STAFF PROGRAMME LEADER/SENIOR LECTURER Lesley Baylis RN, MN Phone: #64 6 9653800 ext 60726 Email: l.baylis@ucol.ac.nz Faculty of Health and Sciences - Student Handbook 2021 MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 10
LECTURER LECTURER Gordana Bogunovic RN, PG Cert, MN Ruth Foulkes RN, MHC Phone: #64 6 9653800 ext 60721 Phone: #64 6 952 7001 ext 60720 Email: g.bogunovic@ucol.ac.nz Email: r.foulkes@ucol.ac.nz LECTURER LECTURER Helena Keyes RN, BN Lynda Morrell RN, PG Cert Phone: #64 6 9653800 ext 60692 Phone: #64 6 9653800 ext 60773 Email: h.keyes@ucol.ac.nz Email: l.morrell@ucol.ac.nz LECTURER LECTURER Shar Tapa-Mosen RN, PG Cert, MBA Krysandra Terrey RN, PG Cert. Phone: #64 6 9653800 ext 61591 Phone: #64 6 9653800 ext Email: s.tapa-mosen@ucol.ac.nz Email: k.terrey@ucol.ac.nz Faculty of Health and Sciences - Student Handbook 2021 MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 11
WAIRARAPA STAFF TEAM LEADER Tracey Cook RN, MA (Nsg), PG Cert (Professional Supervision) Phone: #64 6 9462300 ext 72046 Mobile: 022 015 1435 Email: t.cook@ucol.ac.nz LECTURER Sharon (Te Marie) Hume RN, PG Cert in Nursing Science Phone: #64 6 9462300 ext 72058 Mobile: 021 242 9254 Email: s.hume@ucol.ac.nz LECTURER Trish Morison BA (Ed), PG Dip (P. Hlth) Phone: #64 6 9462300 ext 72031 Email: t.morison@ucol.ac.nz LECTURER Claire Renor RN, MA Applied (Nsg), BN Phone: #64 6 9462300 ext 72054 Mobile 022 0675 5533 Email: c.renor@ucol.ac.nz LECTURER Maureen Tribe RN, MN, PG Dip Opthalmology (UK), PG Cert Gerontology Phone: #64 6 9462300 ext 72024 Mobile: 021 244 5875 Email: m.tribe@ucol.ac.nz Faculty of Health and Sciences - Student Handbook 2021 MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 12
Programme Information
Length
This three year, full-time programme, consists of 360 credits:
500 Level - 120 credits at Level Five
600 Level - 120 credits at Level Six
700 Level - 120 credits at Level Seven
The programme is 120 weeks in length and divided into 40 weeks per year, excluding holidays. Nursing
Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) regulations (2012) require that the programme “must be completed
within five years of a student’s first enrolment in the programme. Only when there are extraordinary
circumstances, the Head of School may apply in writing to the NCNZ for an extension …” (4.2.2, p. 8).
Nursing Council of New Zealand. (2012). Handbook for nursing departments offering
programmes leading to registration as a registered nurse. Wellington: Author.
Start/Finish Dates
You will be advised of the semester start and end dates and study and leave weeks. The current Year
Planner can be accessed via Moodle.
Holidays
Semester One
Good Friday 2 April 2021
Easter Monday 5 April 2021
Easter Tuesday 6 April 2021
Anzac Day 26 April 2021
Queen’s Birthday 7 June 2021
Semester Two
Labour Day 25 October 2021
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 13BN Programme Outline
Level 5 Level 6 Level 7
BN510501 Society and Health in Aotearoa/ New Zealand BN610606 Person-centred Care: The Mental Health Context BN710709 Primary Health Care*
To develop knowledge of the nature of health across the lifespan in To develop an understanding of specific nursing skills necessary for To provide a deeper understanding of primary health care nursing
Aotearoa/New Zealand and its relevance to nursing practice. the delivery of competent management of care. To assess and across the lifespan.
provide appropriate interventions for individuals and their whanau
experiencing mental illness and distress.
BN510502 Professional Nursing: An Introduction BN610610 Aotearoa/ New Zealand Health Care System and BN710710 Preparing for Registration: Promoting Practice
To provide an introduction to nursing, the associated knowledge Professional Practice Improvement and Lifelong Learning
base and the cultural safety framework for nursing practice. Develop knowledge and understanding of the Aotearoa/New To prepare students for their role as a new graduate nurse through
Zealand health care system, the professional, ethical, legal and the integration of theory and evidence-based practice,
cultural safety responsibilities of Registered Nurses (RN’s) and the demonstrating an understanding of the potential professional and
relationship to health outcomes research-related contributions in contemporary nursing practice.
BN510509 Bioscience for Health Professionals BN610611 Nursing Science and Practice Skills BN710711 People with Acute and/or Complex Health Care Needs: A
To provide students with a foundation knowledge of the normal To enable students to develop knowledge of pathophysiology and Partnership Approach
form (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human body and un pharmacology in relation to specific body systems and their To develop an understanding of the needs of patient/clients who
understanding of the basic scientific components and concepts that application to nursing assessment and patient care. To further require acute and/or complex care.
underpin this. develop basic nursing skills that were taught in 513, and develop a
range of clinical skills required by an advanced beginner nursing
student to enhance effective nursing practice
BN510510 Fundamental Skills for Nursing BN610612 Clinical Practice (Medical/Surgical) BN710712 People with Lifelong Conditions: The Health/ Illness
To develop a range of fundamental clinical practice skills required for To integrate theoretical and clinical learning within a Experience*
safe and effective nursing practice medical/surgical practice setting at an advanced beginner level. To develop an understanding of people with long-term conditions
and their personal journey and experiences.
BN510511 Communication and Education for Professional Practice BN610613 Clinical Practice (Mental Health) BN710713 Clinical Practice (Primary Health Care)
To develop skills and knowledge required for effective therapeutic To integrate theoretical and clinical learning within a mental health To integrate theoretical and clinical learning within a primary health
communication and health teaching practice setting at an advanced beginner level. care setting at a competent level.
BN510512 Clinical Practice (Introduction) BN710714 Clinical Practice (Transition)
To integrate theoretical and clinical learning within a practice setting To integrate theoretical and clinical learning within a health care
at a novice level. setting at a maintenance of competence level.
* CAR – Courses requiring a compulsory academic requirement (refer to 2.1.1).
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 14Tables Showing Planned programme structure
NOTE: * Because of the integrated nature of the clinical practice experiences and associated theory,
it is deemed academically sound for clinical courses (marked with an asterisk in the following
three tables) to be represented by a different credit to learning hours ratio, with one credit
equal to 16 hours of clinical practice in courses at 500 and 600 level, and 18 hours per credit
for the final placement (BN708). This position acknowledges that you have already been
exposed to theory-based learning experiences. The opportunity is then provided for you to
build upon this with learning in clinical practice.
Outline of Level 5 of BN Programme (Year One)
Assessment
Methodology Course (Pre/co- Clinical
Title Level Credits
Achievement Number requisites) Hours
Competency
The nursing context I: A BN501 - 5 15 -
Society and health
Professional nursing I: A BN502 - 5 15 -
An introduction
Bioscience for health A BN509 - 5 25 -
professionals I
Fundamental Skills for A BN510 - 5 25 -
Nursing
Communication and A BN511 - 5 20 -
Education for
Professional Practice
*Clinical Practice C BN512 BN512 5 20 160*
(Introduction) (plus one (includes
other 500 20 hours
level of direct
course) clinical
and First lecturer
Aid support)
Certificate
Total for Level 5 (1200 hours) 120 160
Please note:
Tutor supported learning hours (or tuition hours) that may be stated are not fixed, and may change
as classes progress or learning opportunities present themselves
* This is a compulsory academic requirement. That is, students must complete a minimum of 90% of
the clinical practice experience hours available. Refer to Clinical Experience Moodle site for the Clinical
Experience Handbook.
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 15Outline of Level 6 of BN programme (Year Two)
Assessment
Methodology
Achievement Course (Pre- Clinical
Title Level Credits
Competency Number requisites) Hours
Person Centred Care: The A BN606 120 credits 6 15 -
Mental Health Context from level 5
Aotearoa/New Zealand A BN610 120 credits 6 20 -
Health Care System and from level 5
Professional Practice
Nursing Science and Practice A BN611 120 credits 6 35 -
Skills from level 5
*Clinical practice C BN612 120 credits 6 25 240*
(medical/surgical) from level 5; (includes
BN605; plus 18 hours of
one other direct
600 level clinical
theory lecturer
course if this support)
is the second
placement**
*Clinical practice (mental C BN613 120 credits 6 25 240*
health) from level 5; (includes
BN605; plus 18 hours of
one other direct
600 level clinical
theory lecturer
course if this support)
is the second
placement**
Total for Level 6 (1380 hours) 120 480
Please note:
Tutor supported learning hours (or tuition hours) that may be stated are not fixed, and may change as
classes progress or learning opportunities present themselves
*This is a compulsory academic requirement. That is, students must complete a minimum of 90% of
the clinical practice experience hours available. Refer to Clinical Experience Moodle site for the Clinical
Experience Handbook.
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 16Level 7 of the BN Programme (Year Three)
Assessment
Methodology Course (Pre- Clinical
Title Level Credits
Achievement Number requisites) Hours
Competency
Primary Health Care A BN709 120 credits 7 15 -
from Level
Six of the
BN
Preparation for Registration: A BN710 7 15 -
Promoting Practice
Improvement and Lifelong
Learning
People with Acute and/or A BN711 7 15 -
Complex Care Needs: A
partnership approach
People with life-long A BN712 7 15 -
conditions: A partnership
approach
*Clinical practice (primary C BN713 Pass Drug 7 24 240*
health care) Calculation (includes
test 12 hours of
direct
clinical
lecturer
support)
*Clinical practice (transition) C BN714 100 BN 7 36 360*
credits at (includes 9
Level 7 All hours of
other direct
BN courses clinical
lecturer
support)
Total for Level 7 (1450 hours) 120 600
Please Note:
Tutor supported learning hours (or tuition hours) that may be stated are not fixed, and may
change as classes progress or learning opportunities present themselves
* This is a compulsory academic requirement. That is, students must complete a minimum of
90% of the clinical practice experience hours available. Refer to Clinical Experience Moodle site
for the Clinical Experience Handbook.
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 17Aims
The programme aims to provide you with learning opportunities that:
Enable you to become an effective registered nurse, able to deliver competent, comprehensive
nursing care;
Promote culturally-safe practice using a partnership model;
Enhance your appreciation of, and contribution to, multidisciplinary teams;
Incorporate evidence-based practice;
Promote and model a commitment to on-going professional development and life-long learning.
The programme prepares you to meet the NCNZ requirements for registration as a Registered Nurse
(2012). Successful completion of the programme results in the award of the UCOL Bachelor of Nursing
(BN) degree.
Programme Philosophy
The definition of nursing which underpins this curriculum is that of the International Council of Nurses
(n.d.), which states that nursing:
“encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups
and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health,
prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a
safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health
systems management, and education are also key nursing roles.”
As a framework for structuring progression through this BN programme, we have adopted Benner’s
(1984) concepts of nursing competence development from novice to expert. We believe this model
best aligns with the registered nurse competencies as outlined by NCNZ (2012), and it has been utilised
as the basis for staging student learning and progress through this curriculum in both theoretical and
clinical learning experiences. Facilitating your transition through the journey from novice to competent
new graduate provides a sound basis for structuring learning to meet individual needs.
The content of the Level Five courses is intended to provide you with the knowledge and skills to
operate at what Benner (1984) describes as ‘Stage 1, The Novice’. This Level Five study is designed to
help you to develop an understanding of the context in which you will be working and of the skills and
knowledge that are required of a professional nurse. In addition, the Level Five content aims to equip
you with the intellectual skills of thinking, reasoning, analysis and problem-solving and to further
develop your independent learning, research and academic writing skills.
An additional aim is to encourage the development of the transferable skills of communication and the
structuring of ideas, collaborative learning (peer and group), time and work management and the use
of information and learning technologies. The course, BN508 Clinical practice (Introduction), is intended
to enable you to achieve Level Five clinical competencies and prepare you to demonstrate competence
in the specialised areas of clinical practice that are the key foci of the programme’s Level Six courses.
During your Level Six study you will progress to ‘Stage Two, The Advanced Beginner’ and advancing
practice is the emergent theme. The content of the Level Six courses prepares you to achieve Level Six
clinical competencies and actively encourages you to establish principles to guide your actions. You will
also be provided with opportunities to further develop your transferable skills and demonstrate the
ability to self-appraise, reflect on practice and plan and manage your own learning.
The Level Seven courses enable you to synthesise and integrate the knowledge acquired and draw upon
the skills developed during Level Five (and further developed during Level Six), and moves you towards
‘Stage Three, Competent’. The content of the Level Seven courses is designed to enable you to see your
actions in terms of long-range goals or plans of which you are consciously aware. “For the competent
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 18nurse, a plan establishes a perspective, and the plan is based on considerable conscious, abstract,
analytic contemplation of the problem. The conscious, deliberate planning that is characteristic of this
skill level helps achieve efficiency and organization” (Benner, 1984, pp. 26-27). You will be provided
with opportunities to demonstrate achievement of Level Seven clinical competencies and the Nursing
Council of New Zealand Competencies for Registered Nurses (2012b).
Benner, P. (1984). From novice to expert: Excellence and power in clinical nursing practice.
Menlo Park, CA: Addison–Wesley.
Nursing Council of New Zealand. (2012b). Competencies for registered nurses. Wellington: Author.
Graduation Requirements
The Bachelor of Nursing is awarded to students who have gained 360 credits, as specified in the BN
programme Outline on page 10, and in accordance with the BN programme regulations. “The
programme must be completed within five years of a student’s first enrolment in the programme. Only
when there are extraordinary circumstances the Head of School may apply in writing to the Nursing
Council for an extension to the accredited programme length for a particular student” (NCNZ, 2012a,
Appendix. 8).
Compulsory Academic Requirements (CAR)
You must complete a minimum of 90% of the clinical practice experience hours available in each of
the following clinical placement courses:
Course Title Duration of Clinical Practice
Experience
BN512 Clinical Practice (introduction) 160 hours
BN612 Clinical Practice (medical/surgical) 240 hours
BN613 Clinical Practice (mental health) 240 hours
BN713 Clinical Practice (primary health care) 240 hours
BN714 Clinical Practice (transition) 360 hours
Refer to Clinical Experience Moodle site for the Clinical Experience Handbook for further information.
Off-Campus Learning
At times your lecturer may wish to take the class to an exhibition or workshop that will be beneficial to
your learning and creative development.
UCOL has systems in place to ensure your safety and welfare.
Any documentation related to the safety of the off-campus activity will be forwarded to you prior to
the event.
Student Learning Off-Campus Procedure
Student Work Experience and Off-campus Learning Policy
Student Work Experience Procedure
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 19Programme Materials and Costs
The following programme related costs are to be met by each student:
1. Textbooks
2. Scissors
3. Fob watch with second hand
4. Stethoscope
5. Uniform shoes and skirt/trousers
6. Personal stationery and equipment
7. Replacement of resources due to loss or damage caused by yourself
8. Inter-loan library articles and overdue fines
9. Immunisations (QFG serology testing), some doctor’s services
10. Car parking
11. Printing and photocopying
12. Travel and accommodation (please refer to ‘Travel’ below)
13. Use of resources over those that are required to complete the course as determined by UCOL
14. Any nursing equipment to meet personal requirements, which may include Latex free gloves
and stethoscopes with sound amplification.
15. Serology & MRSA testing
Uniforms/MRSA: Refer to Clinical Experience Moodle site for the Clinical Experience Handbook.
Travel (as per Clinical Experience Handbook)
As the UCOL catchment covers a wide geographical area and the location of clinical agencies covers the
same wide area, there is an expectation that students will be required to travel for some of their clinical
experiences. The cost of travel and accommodation associated with clinical experiences will be met by
you and the costs can be approximately $1500-$2000 per year.
If at any time you have any questions concerning the location of your clinical experiences you will need
to direct these to the appropriate Programme Leader.
The Simulated Ward (Nursing Skills Labs)
In this area specific hazards in regard to lifting and needle stick injuries have been identified. UCOL has
developed a range of policies with your safety in mind. These will be discussed with you at appropriate
times during the programme i.e. in course 505.
You will also find information on the procedures for needle stick injuries and other safety issues in the
Clinical Experience Handbook which you can find on the Bachelor of Nursing Moodle site.
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 20Textbooks To maintain currency of the learning resources, required or recommended texts are approved by the Nurse Education Team Teaching Committee (in conjunction with the course coordinator) on an annual basis, and the UCOL library advised accordingly. The required and recommended reading materials are specified in the Course Outline provided to you at the beginning of each course. Additionally you will be encouraged to use texts, nursing journals, other written material, electronic databases and the Internet to increase your knowledge and awareness of the subject material. To support students who may choose to study off-campus, all of the formal material provided in face- to-face sessions will be available in a web-based format. Resource based material may also include computer-assisted instruction, print-based workbooks for independent study and multimedia packages. Staff Location For security reasons staff studios are designated staff only areas. To locate all other staff in the Nurse Education Team refer to the staff listing on the UCOL intranet for the location of all staff and site based coordinators or refer to the staff listings in this document. Personal Tutor All new students are allocated to a lecturer (Personal Tutor) for academic support and guidance. Your Personal Tutor will see you at scheduled intervals and at other times, as requested. They will monitor your academic progress and take an interest in your pastoral care, assisting you with specific problems and directing you to the appropriate source of focused help (academic or otherwise) as needed throughout the duration of your enrolment. Faculty of Health and Sciences - Student Handbook 2021 MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 21
Programme Assessment Assessment Methodology Assessments used in the BN are intended to ensure you meet the learning outcomes of the programme. To identify your learning needs and to facilitate achievement of learning outcomes, both formative and summative forms of assessment will be used. There is no one method that can reliably assess all learning outcomes, or all types of learning, especially as there are both theoretical and clinical practice courses within the curriculum. A seamless relationship between theory and clinical practice experience is very important. Nevertheless, we acknowledge that theory and clinical practice are very different domains of experience. Given this, each will be assessed by appropriate methods to ensure the validity and reliability of the assessment process and outcome. Grading Scale The grading scale used in this programme is: The grading scale used in this programme is: A (+/-) Pass with Distinction B (+/-) Pass with Merit C (+/-) Pass D Fail E Fail F Ungraded Fail (no assessment undertaken) DNC Did not complete both all compulsory assessments for a course and CAR (Grade) (AEG) Aegrotat Pass CR Credit gained through the recognition of prior learning W Withdrawn R Restricted Pass CO Conceded Pass CP Conditional Pass The following percentages for each grade shall be used: A+ 85 – 100 A 80 – 84 A- 75 – 79 B+ 70 – 74 B 65 – 69 B- 60 – 64 C+ 55 – 59 C 50 – 54 D 40 – 49 E 0 – 39 Faculty of Health and Sciences - Student Handbook 2021 MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 22
Te Reo Māori
UCOL acknowledges the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and endorses the right of its students to
use Te Reo Māori in assessments. If you are fluent in Te Reo and wish to be assessed in it, you should
inform your lecturers of this at the beginning of the programme. See Assessment in Te Reo Māori
Procedure.
Schedule of Assessment
Assessment schedule dates can be found on the Bachelor of Nursing Moodle site.
Return of Assessment
The timeframe within which staff should mark and return work will generally be no more than two
weeks from the submitted date of the assessment. You will be advised by your lecturer if the return of
work is delayed.
Conduct During Assessments
During your study, you are expected to observe and comply with the Academic Statute and all
programme regulations. Plagiarism or cheating is not tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes:
Copying from or inappropriate communicating with another person during an exam or
assessment
Possessing any unauthorised material during an exam or assessment
Submitting any work for assessment that is not your own and whose author has not been
acknowledged
Copying another’s work
Collaborating with others in the preparation of material, except where this is an assessment
requirement
Resubmitting work without prior written approval of the programme leader.
Turnitin, or a similar programme, may be used to determine whether you have committed academic
dishonesty. See Conduct of Examinations and Assessments Procedure.
Part VIII of the Academic Statute outlines the disciplinary proceedings that apply should you breach
these rules.
Electronic Submission of Student Assignments
Online plagiarism-prevention software (Turnitin)
UCOL strives to be a centre of academic excellence. According to the UCOL Academic Statute,
dishonesty during assessment such as plagiarism, copying, and unauthorised collaboration is regarded
as academic misconduct and may result in disciplinary procedures.
The Nurse Education Team uses Turnitin plagiarism prevention software. All written assessments, other
than supervised examinations, must be submitted to Turnitin. If your assessment is not submitted to
Turnitin then it will not be marked.
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 23Extensions
Extensions for an assessment can only be granted prior to the assessment due date in exceptional
circumstances. These circumstances may include:
Sickness – in which case a medical certificate must be presented to the lecturer.
Bereavement – in which case the lecturer must be informed as soon as possible.
Extenuating circumstances – these circumstances must be explained to the lecturer and proof
may be required.
An application for an extension must be submitted to your lecturer in writing using the Appendix 2 –
Request for Extension form at the back of this handbook. It can also be made in electronic form via
email which must include all the information required by the form.
An application for an extension must be submitted in written form to the course
coordinator/lecturer at least 2 working days prior to the submission date and time for the
assessment.
Extensions will only be granted by a course coordinator/lecturer teaching the course for a
maximum of one week from the original due date and time for submission (ie, if the assignment
is due on a Monday, then the maximum extension would be until the following Monday as at
per designated time).
In exceptional circumstances, the Head of School may grant a longer extension on an individual,
case-by-case basis.
You will receive notification of the outcome once your lecturer has reached a decision. Extensions will
be for seven (7) days only unless stated otherwise.
Where an extension has been granted, and the extension deadline has been met, no penalties will apply.
Your assessment will be marked and feedback provided in the same way as if the assessment was
submitted on the original date and time.
Penalties for Late Submissions
The following conditions apply to all late submissions of assessment in the Bachelor of Nursing courses:
If an assignment is not received by the designated time on the due date, or on the negotiated extension
date granted by the course coordinator/lecturer teaching the course, it is deemed to be ‘late’ and a
penalty incurred as follows:
Level Five assignments submitted within five days of the original due date will be marked as a
resubmission, i.e, if it is of pass standard, it will be awarded a mark of 50%.
Level Six assignments submitted within five days of the original due date will be marked as a
resubmission, i.e, if it is of pass standard, it will be awarded a mark of 50%. In this instance this
will count as the student’s one chance of a re-sit within that course
Any Level Seven assignment handed in up to three days late will be awarded a mark of 50% if
it is of pass standard and will constitute the one re-sit opportunity allowed to Level Seven
students.
Assignments handed in outside of these time frames will receive no marks.
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 24Reconsideration of Results If you believe that your assessment has been incorrectly assessed, you can apply to your lecturer for a reconsideration of result within five (5) days of the return of the assessment. You must apply in writing using the Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result form at the back of this handbook. You may be charged a fee for this process. Your result may be unchanged, raised or lowered following reconsideration. The reconsidered result will be recorded as the final result. However, you still have the right to appeal this result in accordance with the Academic Statute. Resubmits and Resits An application for a resubmit or resit must be submitted to your lecturer or course coordinator in writing using the Appendix 4 – Request for Resubmit/Resit form at the back of this handbook. It can also be made in electronic form via email which must include all the information required by the form. You may be charged a fee for this process. Students are expected to attempt all assessments at the first opportunity. Students who are prevented by exceptional circumstances from attempting or handing in an assessment on the set date may, on production of a medical certificate or other appropriate verifiable documentation, arrange to take the assessment at a later date. You must notify the involved lecturer(s) on or before the due date. In these circumstances this will be considered a first attempt. There are no re-sits for clinical practice courses. In addition, “no student can be given more than two opportunities to enrol in a practice course. When there are extraordinary circumstances, the Head of School may apply in writing to the NCNZ outlining these circumstances and seeking approval for a third opportunity” (NCNZ, 2012a, p.8). Re-sit opportunities therefore apply to summative assessments associated with theoretical courses only. If a portfolio method of assessment is being used, with the portfolio consisting of a number of assessment components (which may include separate tasks) which together constitute the summative assessment for the course. Each component must achieve a pass mark of 50% (except for drug calculation tests which require 100%). Re-sits will apply to assessment components and no partial credit will be awarded for parts of assessments. If, on first submission, the work does not meet the standards as outlined in the marking criteria there may be an opportunity to resubmit the assignment one more time as per the re-sit policy. The due date for resubmissions will be negotiated between the student and the lecturer concerned. A two-week time frame is usual. No further extension will be granted. Resubmitted work will only be accepted if it is based on the same focus as the original work that was handed in, AND if it is accompanied by the original assignment and marking sheet or lecturer’s comments. For Palmerston North students the original assessment will be on Turnitin. Resubmitted work will be awarded a mark of 50% if it is of a pass standard, otherwise the actual mark gained will be recorded. For example the resubmitted work is marked as 15 out of 20 [pass]: the recorded mark is 10; the resubmitted work is marked as 8 out of 20 [fail]: the recorded mark is 8. Re-submitted work that is overdue will not be marked. The original mark will stand and count towards the final score for that course. Assessments for theory courses at all levels are, or are moving towards, a portfolio method of assessment. Each portfolio will consist of a number of assessment tasks or components, with the Faculty of Health and Sciences - Student Handbook 2021 MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 25
portfolio being the assessment for the course. Each component must achieve a pass mark of 50%. In
order to support the development of your academic ability as you progress towards completion of the
degree the opportunities for resubmission of written work will be on a reducing scale over the three
years of study.
Level Five of the programme
Students will have the opportunity for one re-sit of up to five (5) separate components of the
summative assessment portfolios in theoretical courses during Level Five of the programme.
Level Six of the programme
Students will have the opportunity for one resit for up to four (4) separate components of the
summative assessments in theoretical courses during level six of the programme.
Level Seven of the programme
Students will have the opportunity for one re-sit of up to two (2) separate components of the
summative assessments in theoretical courses during Level Seven of the programme. In addition,
one re-sit opportunity will be allowed for the drug calculation test.
Students who are enrolled on a part-time basis will be entitled to a number of re-sits in proportion to
their enrolment (rounded up).
In exceptional circumstances, the Head of School may grant a further reassessment on an individual,
case-by-case basis.
Special Passes
If through illness, accident, bereavement or other exceptional circumstances beyond your control, you
are unable to complete an assessment or programme, you can apply for a Special Pass.
The four types of Special Passes are:
Aegrotat Pass: awarded when you are unable to present work for assessment at the time it is
due, you are unable to attend a test or examination, or your performance is seriously impaired
in a test or examination.
Conceded Pass: awarded when you have otherwise reached an acceptable standard in the
programme but have narrowly failed one course, thus affecting your ability to complete the
qualification.
Conditional Pass: awarded when you have marginally failed to meet the required academic
standard but in all other aspects have demonstrated an ability to meet it.
Restricted Pass: awarded when you have marginally failed to meet the required academic
standard for the course and, if awarded, does not qualify you to enrol in a subsequent
course/programme for which a pass in the original course is a pre-requisite.
If you are interested in requesting a Special Pass, contact your lecturer. Programme curriculum
regulations and other conditions may apply.
****An Aegrotat Pass is not available in the Bachelor of Nursing programme.
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 26Academic Appeals
The academic appeals process is outlined in Part IX of the Academic Statute.
Inability to Meet Programme Requirements
Under certain circumstances, an individual study contract may be drawn up to encourage you to meet
programme requirements. Any failure to meet this contract may result in you being asked to leave the
programme.
If you have a serious health problem or other personal circumstances that impact on your ability to
meet programme requirements, please inform your Lecturer.
Remember, if you are having difficulties with your programme there are ways UCOL can help you. If
you do decide to withdraw, you must complete a Change of Circumstances Form. These can be
obtained from the Information Centre.
Progression Regulations
You must pass all 120 level five credits to begin level six study (500 level to 600 level)
You must pass all 120 level six credits to begin level seven study (600 level to 700 level)
You must pass all courses before you can start BN714
You must complete the whole programme within five years (Nursing Council 2012)
You cannot enrol in clinical courses BN512, BN612, BN613, BN713 or BN714 on more than two
occasions (Nursing Council 2012).
Student Exclusion
You may be excluded from the programme in the following circumstances:
a. Where you are in breach of the UCOL Academic Statute;
b. Where your behaviour interferes with other students’ learning;
c. Where you have failed a clinical practice course on two successive attempts, and the NCNZ has
not granted permission for a further attempt;
d. Where your enrolment has exceeded the maximum enrolment period of five years and the
NCNZ has not granted an extension;
e. Where you have breached the terms of your probation;
f. Where you have demonstrated persistent and sustained failure to progress.
The Executive Dean or the Head of School may recommend exclusion. The final decision for exclusion
rests with the Chief Executive.
Achievement-based Assessment
Assessment is achievement-based. The minimum pass mark for all courses using achievement-based
assessment is 50%. Where a course has multiple components students will be required to gain a
minimum mark of 50% in each component, with the exception of BN611 drug calculation test (100%).
In addition, in BN713 (which is competency-based) an achievement-based drug calculation test is
included, where the pass mark is 100%.
For the summative assessment of all theoretical courses, the following achievement-based grades will
be awarded:
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 27Principles of Assessment
The approach taken when assessing you is based upon the following key principles:
1. Assessment is an integral part of the process of learning;
2. Assessments should facilitate deep rather than superficial learning;
3. You should have opportunities to determine how and when you will be assessed, wherever
possible.
A key feature of a student-centred curriculum is student choice, which presents a particular challenge
for professional vocational education. In this form of education, the curriculum must also ensure that
all graduates meet prescribed competencies, a demand which necessarily moderates student choice.
However, within the constraints mandated by professional and validating bodies, one area in which
student choice can be optimised is assessment.
Care has been taken in the design of this programme to ensure that as much choice as possible is
offered to you in relation to assessment. For instance, wherever possible, you will have the opportunity
to select from a menu of essay topics, portfolio tasks or population groups. A variety of assessment
approaches will also be incorporated into the programme.
Formative Assessment
This method of assessment will occur primarily for giving feedback to you in both the theoretical and
clinical practice components of the programme. In addition, formative assessment will identify the
progress of the learning process and alternative measures that need to be taken to improve the
teaching and learning processes during each course.
For theory courses, formative assessment may include tests, exercises, group work, worksheets and
participation in discussions. Formative assessments are not used for grading; for each course the
method and the time of the assessment will be negotiated between students and the lecturer at the
commencement of the course.
Formative assessments for the clinical practice courses will be undertaken informally at each meeting
between you and the clinical lecturer, and documented formally with an interim assessment using the
clinical assessment tool (including a student self-assessment) halfway through the clinical practice
experience.
Summative Assessment
Summative assessment will be used for grading you in both theoretical and clinical practice components
of the programme and should be completed by the end of each course.
Guidelines for the summative assessment requirements for each course will be issued at the start of
each course and will include learning outcomes, information about the type of assessment, marking
criteria, due dates and the weighting of the assessment towards the final mark.
The Nurse Education Team Assessment Committee approves the assessment schedule prior to the start
of each semester to ensure that student workloads are evenly spaced throughout the programme.
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MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 28Management of Assessment Within the Nurse Education Team, the assessment process is managed by the Assessment Committee. The content of all summative assessments is approved by the Nurse Education Team Assessment Committee prior to being made available to students. Following marking and moderation, the results for each course are submitted to the Committee which has the responsibility for ensuring that the results are complete, and that the appropriate moderation procedures have been carried out, prior to the results being submitted to the Faculty Board of Educational Improvement for final ratification. Written Assessment Word Limit Penalty for assessments which do not meet the recommended word limit: Assessments within 10% of the recommended word limit (either 10% above or below) will not incur a penalty. Assessments that are more than 10% above or below the recommended word limit will be penalised by up to 10% of the final mark for that piece of work. Word Counts Intext references will be included in word counts. Reference lists and/or bibliographies will not be included in word counts Reference Lists Where references are used markers must clearly cross-check and mark in text references against the reference list. Competency Based Assessment Competency-based assessment has designated outcomes. Outcomes must be clear and transparent so that assessors, students and third parties can make assessment decisions that are valid and reliable (Stuart, 2003). The associated clinical practice assessment tool provides a progressive framework of increasingly complex learning outcomes matched to the NCNZ (2012b) domains and competencies. The learning outcomes for each stage of competency development have been devised to guide your practice learning experience, facilitate accurate assessment, and to ensure clarity of the links between theory and clinical practice. You must demonstrate achievement of all competencies at the specified level to achieve a pass grade for a clinical learning course. Competency-Based Grades For the summative assessment of all clinical courses the following competency based grades will be awarded: P Pass/Complete CR* Specified or unspecified or Cross Credit N/A Not Achieved. Incomplete (i.e. did not complete course successfully) W Withdrawn DNC Did not complete both/all compulsory assessments and CAR *this applies only to Level 500 Clinical Practice (Introduction) course Faculty of Health and Sciences - Student Handbook 2021 MA4010 Bachelor of Nursing 29
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