Subject Description

Being a Professional Nurse or Midwife explores the process of transition from student to a registered healthcare professional. Students analyse their role as a registered nurse or registered midwife, reflecting on accountability, responsibility, therapeutic and professional relationships, and their capability for practice. This subject will build the capacity within students to meet their professional responsibilities as capable practitioners in nursing or midwifery. Students will have an opportunity to demonstrate their job readiness skills in preparation for new graduate employment opportunities.