Nursing Orientation Quiz

What do you need to do before you come to the tutorial?

• Nothing. All the learning will take place in the lecture and you can study afterwards.

• Complete the module. This is where the learning will take place and the tutorial will follow on from this.

• Nothing. The tutorial is just the same as the module.

• If I read the textbook, I do not need to come to the tutorial at all.

Answer explanation

Engaging with your modules is vital.

Complete each module prior to attending tutorials/labs.

This will ensure that you are ready to engage and actively participate during your tutorials/labs and get the most out of your learning.

What is census date? (Answer all that are correct)

• When they ask me my name and address

• Census Date is the final day you can withdraw from a unit without financial or academic penalty

• The census date is different for a regular term and a dual term.

• I don't know, I will ask a friend.

• I don't know, I will contact the nursing Phase Leads for guidance.

Answer explanation

Save the census date in your calendar.

Census Date is the final day you can withdraw from a unit without financial or academic penalty.

Census date for a regular term is in Week 3 and for the Dual Term, Week 5.

What week are your assessments due?

• Week 2 and Week 4

• Week 3 and Week 5

• Week 7

• It depends on the individual unit, and I have to look to find out the due dates for each assessment.

Answer explanation

In Week 1 of each term, make sure to revise your Unit Orientation Module and Unit Outline.

Start planning each week and identify when your assessments are due for each unit.

The Phase Leads can help me with...(choose all the correct answers)

• Navigating University and all of the services available

• APA 7th referencing for my assessment

• Getting the Unit Assessor (UA) to change the grade

• Supporting my wellbeing and progression throughout my degree

Answer explanation

Transitioning into Uni Life can have its challenges. The Phase Lead team are here to help you navigate University and all the services that are available to you.

Don't wait until you have reached CRISIS point, reach out early!

In order to be fit for practice for Clinical Placement I MAY need

• Vaccinations including COVID-19 and Influenza

• Mask fit test

• National Police Check

• Working with children check

• All of the above, but I must study the website closely and read all communication to see what is specific to my situation.

Answer explanation

Being compliant and fit for practice is a requirement for attending clinical placement.

Ensure that you are aware of the due date for compliance.

Not meeting the requirements for placement will impact your course progression.

If I have specific questions about the Unit I am studying, the first person I should speak to is?

• My mum

• My friend

• The Unit Assessor (UA)

• The SCU Careers team

Answer explanation

If you have any questions specifically related to the Unit/s you are studying, the first point of contact is the UA.

If you are still unsure who to contact, reach out to the Phase Lead team for guidance.

If I am lost and don't know who to speak to, I should contact:

• The library

• My friends on snap chat

• No one. I will figure it out. Everyone knows what they are doing, so it is pretty embarrassing that I don't.

• The Phase Lead Team

Answer explanation

If ever in doubt contact the Phase Lead team, they are always available to answer any questions. There is no such thing as a stupid question!