Order Description
Write an essay about a topic of relevance to Registered Nurses, particularly those beginning their practice. The topic is to be selected from the list below. The essay is expected to have a theme (i.e. a �point�, a statement or an argument) and then be supported from appropriate and current literature. The purpose of the essay is to reflect the learning objectives and provide guidance to other new graduate nurses.

Topics (each must have an Australian and �new
graduate� focus):
(these are the topics � the student needs to create their theme which they will develop and support from these topics)
1. The registered nurse�s scope of practice in delegating duties to other personnel including non-licensed workers
2. Integrating into a team culture as a new graduate registered nurse
3. Developing confidence in inter-professional communication as a
new registered nurse graduate
4. Professionalism and accountability in practice as a new Registered
Nurse within a health setting

Aims/Pitch/Audience:
1. Essay conventions are expected (introduction/conclusion).
2. The aim is to write current and pertinent information targeted for
novice Registered Nurses in the Australian Environment.
3. Although writing �to� this audience � the essay should be in third person
and not second (i.e. �the nurse� rather than �you�)
4. A high level of scholarship (researching the literature, using the literature
and writing the paper) is expected. To these ends, 12 pertinent and current resources is the minimum. Current means in this course 8 years �young� unless a seminal (classic) work. Sometimes secondary citations in a current article will be older (please check in a timely manner with the examiner if in doubt).
5. The topics above are �topics� not themes. It is expected students will design a theme from one of these topics and clearly demonstrate that argument through the paper. The theme should be posted on the forum for review.