NUR5500 Trauma nursing 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5500 Trauma nursing 1 is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR5500
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR5500
No unit lists NUR5500 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M6006 or M6031.
Overview
Nurses working in different contexts of trauma care require specialist trauma knowledge and the skill-base to assess and manage trauma patients throughout their journeys.
In this unit, you will study trauma nursing principles and the essentials of managing the trauma patient. You will explore key factors associated with managing risks and providing evidence-based care to trauma patients across their journeys from initial trauma to recovery.
You will examine the role of nurses in different contexts of trauma care, within the multidisciplinary team, and in the provision of quality care to trauma patients with varying needs.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Report - case study (2,500 words)Written35%
- Poster with oral presentation (10 mins)Artefact30%
- Scheduled final assessment (2 hours and 10 mins)Examination35%
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
Describe the role and skills of the trauma nurse to support trauma care.
- 2
Relate the causes and the mechanics of trauma injuries, to contemporary management of trauma patients.
- 3
Analyse trauma care using evidence-based practice
- 4
Apply clinical reasoning related to the pathophysiology of conditions for which patients require trauma management and care
- 5
Plan and evaluate holistic person and family centred care and appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients related to a range of trauma injuries and experiences.
- 6
Discuss issues and strategies for patients in transition between trauma care settings.
- 7
Evaluate care of trauma patients with nursing and multidisciplinary teams
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials30 hours
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Grace Huang
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Grace Huang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5500?
NUR5500 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUR5500 offered?
In 2026, NUR5500 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does NUR5500 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.