NUR1447 Nursing contexts of wound and pain management
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR1447 Nursing contexts of wound and pain management is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR1447
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR1447
No unit lists NUR1447 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in M2006 or 0727
Overview
The aim of this unit is to develop in students an understanding of the basic principles of pain and wound care management as they relate to nursing, as responsible and appropriate nursing intervention is frequently a determinant of the overall success of therapy. The need for the nurse to develop a broad knowledge base of wound and pain management and therapeutic regimes is considered an essential element of professional clinical practice.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Module one: Case study (1,500 words)25%
- Module two: Case study (1,500 words)25%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explore the physiological aspects that influence wound healing;
- 2
Demonstrate the ability to undertake a comprehensive wound assessment, and to discuss wound characteristics and their relationship to type of dressing product selected;
- 3
Identify the principles of infection control relating to wound care;
- 4
Discuss the impact of appropriate wound assessment and provision of comprehensive wound management in the health care setting;
- 5
Examine the physiological and psychological effects of chronic and acute pain;
- 6
Analyse and develop a framework for the assessment of pain, disability and physical function, including the use of appropriate tools;
- 7
Identify current therapeutic and complementary measures to manage pain in the health care setting; and
- 8
Discuss social and cultural influences on pain and disability and he educational needs of clients in relation to the provision of evidence-based pain management.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
Two (2) hours of tutorials per week (80% mandatory attendance)
Two (2) hours of directed online material per week
Eight (8) hours private study per week
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Nelly Foley
- Dr Robyn Fairhall
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Robyn Fairhall
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR1447?
NUR1447 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUR1447 offered?
In 2022, NUR1447 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.
Does NUR1447 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.