School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences

The School of Nursing and Midwifery actively engages with industry partners and communities to deliver innovative, high-quality education. Our campuses in Mackay, Rockhampton and Bundaberg foster local, national, and international connections, ensuring our courses meet industry and student needs.

Our aim in Community Engagement is to:

• Promote engagement strategies and activities that are relevant, innovative, and value-adding
• Provide and promote what we do to potential students, existing students, staff and community partners
• Provide a mechanism for discussion and opportunities around engagement
• Disseminate what we do through 'Innovate' our school of nursing and midwifery magazine.

Some of our key activities include:

• Building on collaborative relationships with industry partners
• International nurses day
• International nursing placements in Nepal
• Engagement activities in Simulation including Mask Ed TM (KRS Simulation).

Clinical placement is the period of learning where you get to practice in ‘real’ health care settings and with ‘real’ patients. As you can appreciate there are many policies and rules surrounding clinical placements and it is up to you to learn, understand and follow the set guidelines.

You will be required to attend placement, on the dates that have been provided to you. You will be rostered to different shifts, depending on your course. A facilitator or preceptor will complete an assessment on your skills during the placement.

Before you can attend a clinical placement you need to complete a list of mandatory checks. You will be unable to complete a clinical placement without first meeting these requirements.

It is best to start gathering this evidence early, as some requirements such as immunisations can take a while to complete.

You may like to view the Work-Integrated Learning Policy and Procedure for further information.

CQUGlobal outbound nursing short-term and study tour programs

The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences participates in the New Colombo Plan Mobility Program for Nursing Students in Singapore, Nepal and India. The purpose of these programs is to allow students to undertake an international clinical experience which provides them with the opportunity to experience different cultural and social environments and clinical settings and prepare them to work in an increasingly global community.

Why participate?

• Learn to see the world differently
• Develop key employability skills
• Expand your global network
• Engage with legitimate experiences
• Receive CQUniversity student insurance cover
• Access funding and scholarships

Where to go and what to do?

There are a variety of short-term overseas experiences: CQUGlobal nursing program supports 50 opportunities across 3 countries, allowing you the flexibility to choose an experience that suits your personal needs and goals between.

The outbound short term program offered by the School to undergraduate students provides a wonderful opportunity to enhance and diversify your learning experience. CQUniversity Nursing and Midwifery students have been involved in outbound programs to places such as Nepal, Japan, Singapore and Palau over the past years. These trips are an amazing experience for nursing students, and they have a tremendous impact on the communities who benefit from our student’s fundraising and clinical treatments. It is this kind of activity that is making CQUniversity one of Australia’s truly great universities.

Developed in conjunction with internationally renowned organizations, the program is designed to help you develop a global perspective by gaining an appreciation of cultural diversity through immersion in academic and clinical experiences.

Costs

There are a variety of costs involved in a short-term global experience. These costs differ enormously depending on the specific program you apply for, and the region of the world that program is located in. It is important that you research thoroughly the costs involved in the programs you would like to participate in. You can do this by visiting CQUniversity's CQUGlobal Outbound website. It is your responsibility to research and understand the full financial and academic implications of participating in any short-term global experience.

For enquiries relating to international nursing opportunities, contact our School International Officer or for general information visit our CQUGlobal Outbound page.