Examples are:

• Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy, Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedure, Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure, Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).  
• Treating personal information obtained in classroom and clinical settings as private and confidential.
• Respecting an individual's/group's diversity by demonstrating sensitivity to religious cultural and individual differences.
• Demonstrating an ability to reflect on ethical dilemmas and issues and take responsibility for ensuring awareness of ethical behaviour.

Examples are:

• Being receptive and responding appropriately to different viewpoints, to constructive feedback and to direction from academics and clinical staff.
• Interacting positively and effectively in groups with other students while attending activities related to the course.
• Contributing to on-line discussion forums and tutorials with peers and academics whilst using respectful language and tone.
• Coping with your own emotions, responses and behaviour effectively when dealing with challenging situations in the clinical setting.

Examples are:

• Complying with the requirement for student registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Adhering to the policies, procedures, guidelines and statements specific to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Complying with mandatory reporting requirements.
• Understanding and adhering to professional policy around the use of social media.
• Undertaking nursing care within the scope of practice relevant to the required knowledge and level of progression through your course of study.
• Understanding and adhering to legal requirements associated with the administration of medications.

Examples are:

• Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual or group.
• Responding appropriately to a care request in the clinical environment.
• Providing the health care team with verbal handover reports related to patient care.
• Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of the health care team, peers, patients and others and responding appropriately during clinical placement.
• Constructing a legible nursing report in a timely manner that meets professional standards and clearly communicates the intended message.
• Accurately documenting in patients' charts and records meeting legal and professional requirements.
• Regularly accessing email for communication with university staff and others.

Examples are:

• Completing academic learning activities and assessment tasks, and performing clinical skills within reasonable set timeframes.
• Applying knowledge of policy and procedures in the clinical setting.
• Applying theoretical knowledge and understanding of health history when undertaking patient assessment during admissions in clinical practice.
• Actively listening to information within a variety of academic and clinical situations.
• Reading and accurately interpreting plans of care and medication orders for patients.
• Performing accurate drug calculations in a timely manner in medication administration assessments and in clinical practice.

Examples are:

• Focusing on and recognising objects that are either near or far, e.g. reading learning resources such as lecture and tutorial screens face-to-face on-campus or on-line, reading examination papers and/or on-line computer quizzes; or during clinical placement.
• Accurately drawing up and administering medication.
• Detecting changes in skin colour and general tissue perfusion.
• Hearing verbal communication from other students and lecturers during activities related to the course.
• Accurately interpreting the verbal communication and direction of clinical staff during emergency situations.
• Accurately detecting a blood pressure measurement, listening to heart, lung and bowel sounds by auscultation using a stethoscope.
• Responding to a care request by activation of a call bell or calls for help.
• Detecting changes in circulation observations e.g. assessing skin temperature and palpating pulses.
• Conducting a physical assessment detecting anatomical abnormalities e.g. swelling or alteration in texture.
• Using touch appropriately as an alternative means of conveying positive messages to patients such as emotional support and encouragement.

Examples are:

• Meeting the Registered nurse standards for practice, in particular Standard 2.
• Establishing, sustaining and concluding relationships in a way that differentiates the boundaries between professional and personal relationships.
• Communicating effectively and being respectful of a person's dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights.
• Recognising that people are the experts in the experience of their life.
• Advocating on behalf of people in a manner that respects the person's autonomy and legal capacity.
• Using delegation, supervision, coordination, consultation and referrals in professional relationships to achieve improved health outcomes.
• Actively fostering a culture of safety and learning that includes engaging with health professionals and others, to share knowledge and practice that supports person-centred care.
• Effectively participating in groups and teams.

Examples are:

• Meeting the Registered nurse standards for practice, in particular Standards 1 and 7.
• Accessing, analysing and using the best available evidence, that includes research findings for safe quality practice.
• Developing practice through reflecting on experiences, knowledge, actions, feelings and beliefs to identify how these shape practice.
• Respecting all cultures and experiences, which includes responding to the role of family and community that underpin the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of other cultures.
• Evaluating and monitoring progress towards expected goals and outcomes.

Examples are:

• Actively participating in activities related to the course.
• Undertaking examinations and on-line quizzes with adequate, sustained levels of physical energy and concentration.
• Participating in learning clinical skills and engaging in simulation activities during on-campus learning and teaching situations.
• Performing consistent care and complete repetitive tasks during clinical practice with sustained concentration and physical energy for an 8 to 12 hour period of time that may be at night.

Examples are:

• Incorporating a range of gross motor skills while participating effectively in activities related to the course.
• Maintaining balance while safely mobilising and transferring individuals or resources.
• Moving with ease around patients' bedsides, bathrooms and equipment items while performing delivery of care activities and responding to emergency situations.
• Safely retrieving and utilising stock and equipment.
• Manipulating intricate medical appliances and equipment.
• Manipulating syringes and needles during preparation and administration of medications addressing safety to self and others.

Examples are:

• Meeting the Registered nurse standards for practice, in particular Standard 2.

Examples are:

• Accessing relevant CQUniversity sites to facilitate effective engagement with course content and demonstrating understanding of course requirements.
• Accessing and entering information into a digital health system to enable safe patient care in the simulated environment and while attending clinical placement.

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) placements apply to this course and as such are subject to compulsory pre-placement conditions referred to as mandatory checks and are outlined in the health, security and other compulsory requirements sections. Mandatory checks are determined by industry, organisations, legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures. To be eligible for a WIL placement, students must first achieve compliance with mandatory checks by each closing date prior to a WIL placement and maintain current evidence for the duration of the course. 

Mandatory health requirements include immunisation and vaccination evidence (and serology where required) to the following diseases: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Influenza, and Tuberculosis screening. Respirator mask fit testing is also an annual requirement for this course. 

Effective 25 September 2023, updates have been made to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for Queensland Health sites and the Queensland Ambulance Service. While Queensland Health does not currently mandate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination, it's essential to recognise that other organisations may enforce their own vaccination specific criteria. This situation is similar across other states and territories, with the exception of Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, where COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for all healthcare students.    

Mandatory security requirements include an Australian Federal Police clearance, working with children check, and NDIS worker screening clearance. 

Other mandatory requirements include a First Aid and CPR certificate, student agreement to privacy and confidentiality, adherence to AHPRA policies for a registered student professional, fitness to participate in WIL student declaration, jurisdictional and site-specific compulsory requirements, and other training modules. 

It is mandatory for a minimum of 800 hours WIL placement in an off-campus health care setting to be undertaken for the Bachelor of Nursing course. Students may be required to complete more than 800 hours due to an organisation's make up of absence policy.

It is important for students to be aware that you may be required to travel to complete your WIL placement.

WIL placements are organised in blocks of time as per the WIL unit requirement, are in various health organisations throughout Australia where a service agreement is in place, subject to availability and capacity of the organisation, and are not negotiable.