This subject has been developed to promote a positive transition to the university learning environment for students undertaking the Bachelor of Nursing. The fundamental aim of the subject is to prepare prospective nursing students for the academic requirements of the Bachelor of Nursing, and the implications and significance of beginning university studies. Further, it aims to provide a framework through which the prospective students can secure access to needed resources within their local communities before they commence the Bachelor of Nursing. The focus is on students' acquiring foundational knowledge and applied skills necessary for academic success, including time management, academic literacy and numeracy, basic computer literacy, independent learning and test-taking skills.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2021.
SY/US
One session
Division of Student Services
* Introduction to university learning * Identifying and accessing learning support * Effective time management * Fundamentals of academic reading and note taking * Essential academic writing skills and knowledge * Essential computer literacy * Mathematics for Nurses * Preparing for and performing in examinations
The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of SSS016 in Term 3 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.