NUR3312 Translation of nursing knowledge in preparation for professional practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR3312 Translation of nursing knowledge in preparation for professional practice is a level 3, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It needs NUR3310.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR3312
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After NUR3312
No unit lists NUR3312 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in 0727, 4514, M2006 or M3007
Overview
This unit builds on NUR3310, supporting you to develop nursing management skills related to the deteriorating patient in acute settings, and NUR2225 related to the client with an escalating mental health condition.
The unit focuses on teamwork, resilience, clinical risk and professional identity to prepare you for transition to professional practice.
This approach will complement the extensive clinical experience that you will undertake during this unit.
In simulated and clinical settings, you will apply evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative techniques associated with caring for patients with complex healthcare needs in a range of healthcare settings.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Immersive |
| Second semester | Peninsula | Immersive |
Assessment
- Case study (Workplace Violence) (2,500 words)Written30%
- Case study (Teamwork and Communication) (2,500 words)Written30%
- Resilience management plan (750 words)Written10%
- Clinical placement (200 hours)Work integratedCompetency hurdle30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate a person-centred approach to assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care and outcomes through the life-span across all healthcare settings.
- 2
Recognise and respond to the deteriorating patient.
- 3
Apply evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative techniques associated with caring for patients with complex health-care needs.
- 4
Apply the principles of clinical risk and patient safety in a variety of healthcare settings.
- 5
Identify strategies to engage in ongoing professional role development for nurses and midwives.
- 6
Identify and discuss strategies to manage the challenges of contemporary nursing and midwifery practice.
- 7
Identify and develop strategies for personal and professional resilience.
- 8
Evaluate leadership, management, teamwork and inter-professional collaboration in the provision of quality patient care.
- 9
Apply time management and problem solving skills in the delivery of patient care.
- 10
Demonstrate effective communication within an inter-professional team to deliver quality patient care.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials16 hours
7 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including simulation tutorials, clinical learning environment 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
- Ms Rebecca Winter
- Unit Coordinators
- Nadia Wheatley Price
- Ms Rebecca Winter
- Rosie Wotherspoon
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR3312?
You need NUR3310 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is NUR3312 offered?
In 2025, NUR3312 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.
Does NUR3312 have an exam?
No. NUR3312 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.