Abstract
The clinical placement environment can be challenging for many students, and for students enrolled in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health (SNMIH) subject NRS194, Indigenous Cultures, Health and Nursing, being placed in an Aboriginal facility can be daunting and increase anxiety within a cohort. A pilot project within the SNMIH for NRS194 sought to engage the local Aboriginal Health Service through Aboriginal staff and utilising the skills, knowledge and expertise of the Aboriginal Health workers as a conduit to the community. The cross cultural engagement within the SNMIH and the community has meant the cohorts of discipline-specific programs are being exposed to a breadth and depth of diversity within the Australian Health context, with a specific focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities. This Practice Report discusses the core elements of this first year placement initiative and the outcomes from the academic lens.
Highlights
Registered Nurse, Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) and students, a process was established for the design of a resource to be utilised at Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS) as the priority, whilst at the same time meeting the clinical requirements for the university placement
Joint aims and significance have been negotiated with CSU SNMIH Albury campus and AWAHS
This pilot project has the ability to promote and recognise good practices in learning and teaching through embracing student centered learning approaches (Schunk & Ertmer, 2000). This allows for the Bachelor of Nursing course to increase its ability to enhance the graduate attributes of students (Faculty of Science, Operational plan 2010-2012). Outcomes of this project can be applied to other health courses, and be used to shape a health workforce that is culturally responsive to working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (Indigenous Allied Australia, 2013)
Summary
Registered Nurse, AHW and students, a process was established for the design of a resource to be utilised at AWAHS as the priority, whilst at the same time meeting the clinical requirements for the university placement. Through this process, the guidelines of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people/communities as outlined by the Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) (Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of New South Wales, 2008) were adhered to. Joint aims and significance have been negotiated with CSU SNMIH Albury campus and AWAHS
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