NUR2010 Caring for children and young people in nursing practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR2010 Caring for children and young people in nursing practice is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR2010
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR2010
No unit lists NUR2010 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M2006 or M3007
Overview
This unit introduces you to a range of concepts related to the care of children and young people in a variety of clinical and community settings.
You will explore the key differences in the, anatomy, physiology, growth and development that distinguish the care of children and young people from adults. Further to this you will also gain a deeper understanding of the impact of disability, culture and diversity when caring for the child or young person.
You will then utilise this knowledge as a foundation on which to build your understanding of the impact of these differences on clinical assessment and communication. You will apply the principles of family centred care to communication and support, and investigate the role of the nurse in building partnerships to meet the needs of children, young people and their caregivers.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Promotional communication (1,000 words)30%
- Oral presentation (10 minutes per group)30%
- Case report (2,500 words)40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Examine the key principles that guide healthcare practices for children and young people at both local and global levels.
- 2
Determine key elements of Family Centred Care (FCC) in the delivery of healthcare for children and young people, including those with a disability.
- 3
Describe a systematic approach to assessment of children and young people that reflects changes in growth, development and anatomy and physiology differences.
- 4
Apply a variety of communication strategies to effectively engage and interact with children and young people, including those with a disability, their families and the collaborative healthcare team.
- 5
Discuss acute and community healthcare services to support the care needs of children, young people, with and without disability and their caregivers.
- 6
Examine the role of the nurse in building partnerships and delivering care to children and young people with a disability.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
12 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials and online activities.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Andree Gamble
- Fatima Bana
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Andree Gamble
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR2010?
NUR2010 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUR2010 offered?
In 2024, NUR2010 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.
Does NUR2010 have an exam?
No. NUR2010 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.