Students are expected to develop skills of critical analysis in relation to the theory and practice of nursing, and also develop skills according to accepted standards of nursing practice. In the clinical setting, the student will have an opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision. Clinical experience is obtained in a wide variety of health agencies throughout Victoria, Australia and overseas. Clinical experience makes up 50 per cent of the Bachelor of Nursing course. Generally speaking a student on clinical experience may commence with a 7 am start at the venue or an afternoon shift with a 10 pm finish, and work a supervised unpaid 37.5-hour week.
Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each unit.
Make-up for time missed will be arranged in consultation with the clinical coordinator. Where a student's skill or knowledge is found to be inadequate, access to the clinical component of the unit will be denied. Police checks Organisations which host clinical placements may require students to have obtained a police check regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they may be required to obtain and pay for a police check prior to undertaking the clinical placements in their course. Drugs Students should be aware of their legal position regarding the administration and storage of drugs.