NUR2228 Nursing practice contexts 2
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR2228 Nursing practice contexts 2 is a level 2, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It needs NUR2226 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 4 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR2228
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After NUR2228
1 unit list NUR2228 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit builds on the content covered in NUR2226, Nursing practice contexts 1.
Students will be introduced to the pathophysiology, pharmacology and evidence based nursing management for health consumers presenting with: neurological, gastrointestinal, hepatic, vascular and haematological conditions. In addition, the assessment and management of paediatrics, family centred care and care of gender specific health issues will be explored.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Written Exam (3 hours and 10 minutes)Competency hurdle40%
- Online quizzes10%
- iSAP Case Study (2,500 words)25%
- Online simulated assessment10%
- Clinical Placement (120 hours)Competency hurdle15%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply a systematic and person-centred approach for patient assessment and management across the lifespan in a range of healthcare settings
- 2
Identify patient needs, plan and implement nursing care in a range of healthcare settings
- 3
Evaluate patient outcomes of implemented nursing care in a range of healthcare settings
- 4
Discuss the key concepts underpinning family centred care of children and young people
- 5
Develop and apply age appropriate strategies to facilitate communication with children, young people and their caregivers
- 6
Apply knowledge of pathophysiology and clinical manifestations associated with specific disorders and disease states across the lifespan
- 7
Discuss pharmacological options in the treatment of specific disorders and disease states across the lifespan
- 8
Demonstrate practice at a beginning level in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered Nurse Standard for Practice, Code of Conduct for Nurses, and the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Code of Ethics for Nurses
- 9
Critically reflect on decisions and judgements made to demonstrate accountability for patient care
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures6 hours
On Campus
Lecture space; 1.5 hours per week
Tutorials; 2 hours per week
Clinical learning environment activities/simulation; 2 hours per week
Off Campus
Clinical placement; 120 hours
Guided learning activities; preparation 11 hours per week.
Students must attend 80% of all scheduled clinical learning environment activities, and 100% of all scheduled clinical placement, unless a medical certificate is provided.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mrs Michelle Blackwell
- Ms Melissa Njoku
- Chief Examiners
- Mrs Michelle Blackwell
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR2228?
You need NUR2226 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after NUR2228?
NUR2228 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including NUR3310. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is NUR2228 offered?
In 2021, NUR2228 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.
Does NUR2228 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.