NUR5002 Contemporary nursing practice 2
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5002 Contemporary nursing practice 2 is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs NUR5111 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR5002
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After NUR5002
2 units list NUR5002 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Course: Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: M6016
Overview
In this clinically focussed medical-surgical nursing practice unit, you will build upon the concepts introduced in NUR5111 Contemporary Nursing Practice 1.
You will explore pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacology, associated microbiology and nursing care associated with a range of common health conditions.
The clinical practice component will provide you with opportunities to incorporate your theoretical learning into clinical practice.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Immersive |
| Second semester | Clayton | Immersive |
Assessment
- Drug calculation test (60 minutes)Quiz / TestCompetency hurdle-
- Report (2,500 words)Written30%
- Clinical performance (240 hours)Work integratedCompetency hurdle30%
- Scheduled final assessment (examination) (130 minutes)ExaminationCompetency hurdle40%
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
Apply knowledge of the pathophysiology of common conditions to the nursing care of clients in medical-surgical settings.
- 2
Demonstrate safe, evidence based and person-centred clinical nursing practice relevant to medical-surgical setting.
- 3
Describe the nursing application of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative techniques associated with caring for the medical-surgical patient.
- 4
Critically reflect upon, and evaluate self-performance in terms of the delivery of quality nursing care.
- 5
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of common health problems for the patient in the acute medical-surgical setting.
- 6
Apply pharmacological knowledge to support the safe medication management of patients with an acute illness.
- 7
Develop and implement patient centred nursing care appropriate to the needs and wishes of the patient and their family/carer, regardless of race, age, gender, culture, sexual orientation, disability or other diverse needs.
- 8
Demonstrate practice at a beginning level in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered nurse standards for practice, Code of conduct for nurses and the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Code of ethics for nurses.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials60 hours
- Assessments-
9 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials, clinical learning environments and online activities. Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mrs Jinish Jacob
- Chief Examiners
- Mrs Jinish Jacob
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5002?
You need NUR5111 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after NUR5002?
NUR5002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including NUR5006 and NUR5007. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is NUR5002 offered?
In 2026, NUR5002 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does NUR5002 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.