NUR5011 Contemporary nursing in context 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5011 Contemporary nursing in context 1 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 2 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR5011
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After NUR5011
2 units list NUR5011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: 3966, M6016
Overview
This unit is the first of three units that examine nursing practice from a socio-political framework. In providing an understanding of fundamental concepts of nursing as a discipline, this unit introduces students to the diverse roles of nurses, and allows for in-depth exploration of health care settings in the Australian health care milieu. A history of nursing and the various opportunities and barriers that have influenced the development of nursing as a profession will be explored and debated. Professional standards and ethical codes will be explored and posited as a basis for professional nursing. The Australian legal system and its relationship to the health care environment will be examined. Students will be required to explore and apply the complex legal and ethical relationships that nurses may encounter with patients, families and other health care professionals. In addition students will examine the appropriateness of a range of strategies designed to address work related bullying and aggression
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Quizzes (1,000 word equivalent)10%
- Essay (3,000 words)40%
- Case Study-Essay (1,500 words), oral presentation (15 mins) and annotated bibliography (1,000 words)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explore the evolution of contemporary nursing practice from an international and Australian perspective
- 2
Describe the Australian healthcare system and how nurses practice in these settings
- 3
Discuss common and statute laws relevant to professional practice
- 4
Evaluate the legal concepts and mechanisms that underpin the practice of nursing
- 5
Utilise legal and professional standards in the various practice related scenarios
- 6
Analyse the legal implications of actions taken in nursing practice
- 7
Discuss and apply ethical theories relevant to nursing practice
- 8
Identify and appraise ethical dilemmas that arise in health care and resolution strategies
- 9
Explore ethical and legal aspects of end of life decision making
- 10
Identify and assess the effectiveness of strategies to address bullying and to de-escalate violence and aggression in the workplace.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials36 hours
264-hours of teacher directed and self-directed study, including online and Moodle 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 Dawn Whittall
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Roz Williamson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5011?
None, but you must take NUR5111 and NUR1013 before or alongside it.
What can I take after NUR5011?
NUR5011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including NUR5033 and NUR5111. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is NUR5011 offered?
In 2023, NUR5011 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does NUR5011 have an exam?
No. NUR5011 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.