306324 (v.1) Professional Role Development 203

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Area:	School of Nursing and Midwifery
Credits:	50.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Reviews performance management methods and the benefits to the organisation and the individual. Topics include mentoring, feedback for improved performance, networking, documentation and critical incidents communication and professional relationships. Students will review current organisational performance management methods and develop criteria for their own performance.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Identified current performance management structures used within their organisation. Reviewed current literature surrounding performance management methods. Identified ways of networking with allied health professionals. Identified current performance management structure used within their organisation. Described channels of communication within their organisation. Developed a job description and performance management criteria for their current position.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Bromley, P. (2001), 'The Journey of Life Long Learning', The American Journal of Nursing, 101, 1, p 73. Chinn, P. (1994), Developing the Discipline. Critical Studies in Nursing History and Professional Issues. Aspen Publishers, Gaithersburg. Dalley, K.(2000), 'Room at the Top?', Nursing Management, 31, 3, pp 32-37. McKenzie, P., Mitchell, P. and Oliver, P. (1995), Competence and Accountability in Education. Avena, Aldershot. Quinn, F. (1998), Continuing Professional Development in Nursing: A Guide for Practitioners and Educators. Stanley Thomas, Cheltenham. Reed, M. (1999), 'Empowering Lifelong Learners', Nursing Management, 30, 4, pp 48-51. Rojak, J. (2000), 'How to Get Your Career Going', Nursing, 30, 6, pp 76-77.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Method:	Journaling and Experential Learning 50%, Performance Management Package 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y