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 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 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 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in M2006
Overview
The aim of this unit is to further develop your knowledge of the physiological and psychosocial factors influencing wounds and pain in the individual. You will gain a critical and comprehensive knowledge of wound and pain assessment strategies, with an ability to apply this knowledge in the healthcare setting. You will begin to develop evidence-based knowledge that will support your professional clinical practice in caring for individuals who are experiencing wounds and/or pain.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- In-Semester test x two (2) (60 mins each, including reading time)Quiz / Test40%
- Case study analysis (Part A-1,000 word equivalence Part B-2,500 word equivalence)Artefact60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the physiological and psychosocial aspects that impact wounds, wound healing, persistent and acute pain in individuals
- 2
Demonstrate the ability to undertake a comprehensive wound and pain assessment of the individual incorporating various aspects within the health care setting
- 3
Discuss the therapeutic and complementary measures in the management of wounds and pain for the individual
- 4
Demonstrate how evidence-based practice may impact the educational needs of the individual requiring wound and pain management
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lorraine Walker
- Anthony Cignarella
- Chief Examiners
- Anthony Cignarella
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR1447?
NUR1447 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUR1447 offered?
In 2026, NUR1447 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.
Does NUR1447 have an exam?
No. NUR1447 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.