I actively participated in an online, self-led learning practice and live tutorials throughout this unit. Before tutorials, I received support and engagement through weekly snapshots of unit material, podcasts delivered by experts, multiple-choice quizzes, formative learning activities, and collaborative discussions, exposing me to a variety of practical and theoretical perspectives.
Engagement with online modules consisting of podcasts, multiple-choice quizzes and problem-based activities that I worked through to develop my understanding of key concepts. There was thirteen modules throughout the semester.
Weekly independent preparation for online modules that includes reading prescribed materials and reflecting on tutorial learning activities.
Weekly live tutorials where you will discuss the unit content with the class and receive feedback on learning activities. These tutorials involved working together using problem scenarios arising from clinical practice. In tutorials I developed my ability to recognise and address problems in practice that give rise to ethical and/or legal concerns.
Collaboration with peers and experts to network and share my understandings.
see https://www.qut.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-nursing for full unit information
Learning outcomes
Explain how law affects nursing practice and health care
Discuss ethics and its place within nursing practice
Apply the relevant sections of the Code of Ethics for Nurses in Australia to nursing practice, and
Debate selected ethical and legal concerns in contemporary health care.
Projects
Project One
Multiple Choice Quiz.
I was assessed on my understanding of core concepts related to law and ethics through a multiple-choice test.
Project Two
Problem solving exercise.
I was provided with a problem-based scenario and had to analyze the ethical and legal issues it raised using the framework provided in the unit.
Project Three
End of semester exam.
There was a compulsory examination worth 45% of the total assessment. The exam was open book, and all topics covered during the course were examinable. I worked through problem question(s) applying law and ethics.
Overall Grading
Mark: 85
Grade: 7
Grade Description: High Distinction