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Essential Information

Essential Information
Your academic journey begins here….
Table of Contents
1. Orientation 2
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2. Oasis 2
3. Important Dates 3
4. Health and Legal Checks 3
5. Uniform 5
6. Clinical Name Badge 5
7. International students 5
8. Regional Students 5
9. Mentors 6
10. Referencing and Plagiarism 6
11. Official Communication Channel 6
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Essential Information
Please read all of the following information thoroughly. Success in your course will depend on your
understanding the following information:
1. Orientation
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - comprehensive
After Attending the Faculty Orientation, Orientation to the School and your course will be conducted at
Curtin University, Bentley Campus on 21 February 2012 at 11.30am in Building 405, Room 201. Your
attendance is highly recommended. You will be given essential information that will answer your
questions related to your units of study and your clinical practice. It is also a time to meet other nursing
students, meet your student mentors and gain an insight into your Semester 1 units and what is
planned for you in your course.
Regional students will be advised on any orientation program by their Course coordinators – you are
not expected to come to Curtin Bentley campus.
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Conversion Program for Registered Nurses
The orientation session for new students undertaking the 1 year Conversion Program for Registered
Nurses course will be held on 20 February 2012 at 1.30pm in Building 405:201, Curtin University
Bentley Campus. It is highly recommended that you attend as you will be given essential information
that will answer your questions related to your units of study and your clinical practice. It is also a time
to meet other nursing students.
Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry Masters)
The orientation session will be conducted at Curtin University, Bentley Campus on 21 February 2012 at
11.30am in Building 405, Room 201. Your attendance is highly recommended. You will be given
essential information that will answer your questions related to your units of study and your clinical
practice. It is also a time to meet other nursing students, student mentors and gain an insight into what
is planned for you in your course.
Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)
Orientation to the School and your course will be conducted at Curtin University, Bentley Campus on
21 February 2012 at 11.30am in Building 405, Room 201. Your attendance is highly recommended.
You will be given essential information that will answer your questions related to your units of study and
your clinical practice. It is also a time to meet other midwifery students, meet your student mentors and
gain an insight into your Semester 1 units and what is planned for you in your course.
2. OASIS ( http://oasis.curtin.edu.au )
OASIS is a secure web portal to electronic services provided to Curtin students. It is a condition of
your enrolment to log into OASIS at least once a week in order to read Official Communications from
the University.
Activate your account on-campus
You can use the following procedure to activate your account or change your password using a Curtin
work station:
1. Type in activate in the user name field. (Use the tab key to get to the next field).
2. Click Ok.
3. Type in the password activate.
4. Following the instructions on the screen.
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Resetting your password
If you forget your password simply click on the ‘Forget your password?’ link on the OASIS login
screen. Alternatively, you can contact OASIS Central by clicking ‘Contact us’ in the top right corner of
the OASIS login screen or phoning +61 8 9266 1222.
Online help
Access Help using the link to the right of the tabs (beneath the OASIS logo) on each OASIS screen.
OASIS Central
If you have checked OASIS Help and are still experiencing difficulties with OASIS, contact OASIS
Central for assistance. To log a call online, use the Contact Us link at the top right of any OASIS
screen. For a complete list of contacts, click Contact OASIS Support in the Help Facility.
General IT Problems
If you encounter IT related problems when using the Computer Lab, please contact Health Sciences
IT Support on +61 8 9266 9000 or visit the Curtin IT Services website at http://cits.curtin.edu.au/.
3. Important dates
Semester 1, 2012
Orientation Week 20 th - 24 th February (all New to Course Bentley students must attend)
Start of Classes 27 th February
8 Teaching Weeks 27 th February – 5 th April (Census Date 23 rd March 2011)
Tuition Free Week (1) 6 th April – 13 th April
4 Teaching Weeks 16 th April – 25 th May
Study Week
28 th May – 1 st June
Examinations
4 th June -15 th June
Supplementary
examinations
Supplementary examination granted by the School of Nursing and Midwifery
will be held during the week commencing the 2 nd of July, 2012. Deferred
examinations will generally be held at the same time as the supplementary
examinations, unless otherwise arranged with the Unit Coordinator
4. Health and Legal checks
All students doing units with clinical practice need to submit proof of the mandatory health and legal
clearances before clinical placement.
International students can have their health checks done in their home country. Proof that the checks
have been completed must be submitted in English to be accepted.
WARNING:
• Health and Legal checks must be attended to if clinical experience or fieldwork is a part of your
course.
• If you are unable to provide evidence for these checks, you will not be able to undertake clinical
and be asked to withdraw from the unit.
You will need to have all of your health checks completed as follows:
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174910 Bachelor of Science (Nursing):
• Comprehensive by end of first semester
• 150 Credits RPL by end of March 2012
• 300 Credits RPL by end of March 2012
310824 Bachelor of Science (Midwifery): by end of first semester
310591 Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Conversion Program for Registered Nurses
• International Students by (Week 6) 6 th April 2012
313720 Master of Nursing Practice by end of March 2012
Detailed information can be found on the Nursing and Midwifery Health and Legal Checks website at:
http://nursingandmidwifery.curtin.edu.au/clinical/health_legal.cfm
It is vital that you visit this website and understand your responsibilities in relation to the health and
legal requirements.
The Health and Legal Checks website will also inform you:
• How to complete the checks
• Where to find health check forms
Where do I submit the completed forms?
Submit all completed forms as follows:
Domestic students
Clinical Office, Mailbox 117 - opposite Reception, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Building
405, Bentley Campus
International students
Clinical Office, Mailbox 110 - opposite Reception, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Building
405, Bentley Campus
External students
Post to: Clinical Office
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Curtin University
GPO Box U1987
Perth WA 6845
Regional students
Copies of your Health and Legal checks should be provided to your regional campus
coordinators.
What should I do if I am already immune?
If you have already been vaccinated against the conditions specified on the Health and Legal
Checks website, you must show evidence from a doctor to prove that you have had the required
health checks or have immunity.
International students can submit vaccination information from their country of origin. Please
note that information must be presented in English to be accepted.
What are the costs of the health checks?
Screening and vaccination costs are your responsibility and will vary for individual students,
based on immunisation history. You will need to visit a general practitioner to confirm your
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immunisation status. Curtin Health Services in Building 109 on Bentley Campus are familiar
with Health Science student requirements.
Keep a record
You are strongly advised to submit photocopies of your screening/vaccinations and keep the
originals in a safe place.
If you have any further queries regarding the checks, please email the Clinical Support Office at
clinical.nursingmidwifery@curtin.edu.au
5. Uniform
Uniforms must be worn when in Clinical Practice or when in the nursing laboratories/simulation wards.
Students will require their uniform in semester one and are required to order/purchase their uniform
from the Curtin Bookshop.
See “Required Dress Standard for the Clinical Area” on the School Guidelines website at:
http://nursingandmidwifery.curtin.edu.au/students/school_guidelines.cfm
6. Clinical Name Badge
Students are required to wear an identification badge during clinical placements. You can purchase
your name badge from the Curtin Bookshop (Building 200, Bentley Campus) or order it online at:
http://www.bookshop.curtin.edu.au
7. International Students
Support
The Centre for International and Professional Education (CIPE) is responsible for ensuring the coordination,
orientation and enrolment of all International and RN Conversion students. Staff within the
centre will assist with enrolment and information about academic and administrative issues related to
student progress.
For assistance please contact CIPE:
Phone: (08) 9266 9086 | Email: ipnursing@curtin.edu.au
Location: Bldg 405, Room 329 on Bentley Campus
Change of Address
Please note that it is a condition of your student visa that Curtin University has your residential
address. If you move house, please update your details in OASIS, or submit a change of address
form to the Faculty Student Services Office.
8. Regional Students
If you are studying through one of the regional campuses in Albany or Geraldton please contact:
Albany: Ruth McLean | Phone: (08) 9892 8751 | Email: Ruth.McLean@gsinstitute.wa.edu.au
Geraldton: Tanya Copley | Phone: (09) 9956 6135 | Email: Tanya.Copley@guc.edu.au
Important note: Copies of your Health and Legal checks should be provided to your regional campus
coordinators and not the Clinical Office at Bentley
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9. Mentors
Student Mentor Support
All undergraduate students are offered Student Mentor support. The role of a student mentor has been
designed to assist all Undergraduate students in their studies. The School of Nursing and Midwifery
offers both a student mentor and an academic mentor service (for international students) as there is
strong evidence that this type of assistance is positively correlated with academic success.
The aim of the Student Mentor Program is to aid student transition into the School of Nursing and
Midwifery and to enhance university life. The Student Mentor will meet regularly with a group of new to
course students and follow a set twelve week program to assist in the academic and social success of
new to course students by advising them on learning and support services within the University.
Academic Mentor Support
The academic mentor is available to advise international students about academic progress, to assist
with problem solving and to provide guidance regarding additional learning and support services within
the university. A program will be provided in Orientation week.
10. Referencing and Plagiarism
If you would like to know more about how to reference your work and avoid plagiarism, visit the
Academic Integrity website at: http://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/global/studentbook.cfm
You can download a copy of the student booklet ‘Academic Integrity at Curtin: Student Guidelines for
Avoiding Plagiarism’ from the site.
11. Official Communication Channel
Official University correspondence sent to you via OASIS is delivered to the Official Communications
Channel (OCC). Not to be confused with Student Email, the OCC is a separate electronic message
system designed to replace official letters traditionally sent by post to students.
Messages sent by OCC cannot be deleted and it is a condition of enrolment that all Curtin students
check their OCC at least weekly. Curtin monitors if and when students read their official
communications.
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