NUR2229 Nursing practice contexts 3
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR2229 Nursing practice contexts 3 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR2229
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR2229
No unit lists NUR2229 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit introduces you to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and management of pain, oncology, palliative and end of life care. The psychosocial considerations and decision-making processes related to each of these topics will also be discussed. The role of the nurses, midwives and the interprofessional team will be considered in view of caring for the patient as they are supported through the journey.
Using case-based learning and the clinical reasoning cycle you will reflect on your own values about health, illness, dying and death. This will give you the opportunity to explore a person and family-centred approach to pain, oncology, palliative and end of life care.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Patient care plan and reflection (4,000 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle60%
- Final scheduled assessment -examination (2hours and 10 minutes)Examination40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically apply the key principles, philosophies and approaches that underpin the care of patients requiring acute or persistent pain management, oncology treatment, palliative and end of life care.
- 2
Critically examine and reflect on the role of nurses and midwives as part of the interprofessional team in pain management, oncology, palliative and end of life care.
- 3
Describe the pathophysiology related to pain, oncology treatment and palliative conditions.
- 4
Discuss a range of therapies and evidence-based nursing practice in the management of pain, oncology, palliative and end of life care treatment.
- 5
Discuss the mental health considerations when providing care for individuals experiencing pain and receiving oncology treatment, palliative or end of life care
- 6
Apply knowledge of legal and ethical considerations to advanced care planning, advocacy and guardianship for persons experiencing pain, palliative and oncological needs.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials11 hours
12 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials, simulations and online activities.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kaori Shimoinaba
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kaori Shimoinaba
- Mrs Judy Clayton
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR2229?
NUR2229 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUR2229 offered?
In 2025, NUR2229 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.
Does NUR2229 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.