NUR5004 Contemporary nursing practice 4
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5004 Contemporary nursing practice 4 is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR5004
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR5004
1 unit list NUR5004 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: NUR5002, NUR5003, NUR5011, NUR5022, NUR5033 and NUR5111
Corequisite:
Course: Must be enrolled in course code: M6016
Unit: GHS5850.
Overview
This clinical unit focuses on preparing students for the transition to practice as a registered nurse. The unit is grounded in adult learning principles, encouraging the student to be self-directed in identifying their learning needs. In preparing the student for the transition to health professional, the unit explores teamwork, inter-professional practice, resilience, self-management and emotional intelligence. The unit is informed by national clinical priority issues: communication, medication safety and care of the deteriorating patient.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Class Tests (2 x 1 hour each)20%
- Written Assessment (iSAP) (3,000 words)30%
- Presentation (15 mins per person in group) & reflection (500 words each student)20%
- Clinical Placement (240 hours)Competency hurdle30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply adult learning principles to critically reflect on their specific learning needs in preparation for registration as a nurse
- 2
Effectively apply a systematic approach to identify, assess and care for the deteriorating patient
- 3
Critically evaluate the clinical management principles of the acutely deteriorating patient
- 4
Evaluate the contribution of teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration in the provision of quality nursing care
- 5
Undertake complex nursing activities in a range of clinical settings and effectively apply prioritising, problem solving and time management skills
- 6
Critically reflect on their own actions, professional development and on the nature of nursing practice in relation to the nursing management of clients' health needs
- 7
Reflect on, and evaluate, self-performance related to knowledge, skills and delivery of nursing care
- 8
Critically reflect on decisions and judgements made to demonstrate accountability for informed patient care
- 9
Practice with increasing independence at a beginning registered nurse 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
- Tutorials48 hours
12 hours of teacher directed study per week, including: tutorials and Clinical Learning Environment sessions.
12 hours of self-directed study per week
Total = 24 hours per week
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Malcolm Elliott
- Unit Coordinators
- Mrs Jinish Jacob
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5004?
NUR5004 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after NUR5004?
NUR5004 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including GHS5850.
When is NUR5004 offered?
In 2023, NUR5004 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is NUR5004?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does NUR5004 have an exam?
No. NUR5004 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.