NUR5510 Trauma nursing 2
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5510 Trauma nursing 2 is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR5510
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR5510
No unit lists NUR5510 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M6006 or M6031.
Overview
Nurses who work in trauma contexts require specialist trauma knowledge and the skill-base to assess and manage trauma patients throughout their journey. In this unit, you will study complex trauma care. You will examine evidence-based concepts to care for trauma patients with advanced care needs, inclusive of vulnerable populations. You will develop strategies to support the safe discharge of complex trauma patients. You will explore how leadership and teamwork contribute to advancing quality of trauma care, achieving team outcomes and supporting interdisciplinary engagement. You will establish skills to distinguish trauma literature and research that has a direct impact on the ongoing care of a person who has experienced trauma.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Case analysis (2,500 words)Written35%
- Discharge plan Part A (2,500 words)Written35%
- Discharge plan Part B (2,000 word equivalent)Presentation30%
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
Identify the indicators and discuss the pathophysiology of deterioration in the patient who has undergone/undergoing trauma care.
- 2
Plan and prioritise the management of the deteriorating patient in the context of trauma care.
- 3
Compare and contrast the differences in trauma care strategies for patients from vulnerable populations.
- 4
Design and justify comprehensive evidence based- trauma care discharge plans.
- 5
Evaluate the effectiveness of teamwork, leadership and the professional attributes of nurses who are responsible for delivery of trauma care.
- 6
Distinguish literature and research that has a direct impact on the ongoing care of a person who have experienced trauma.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials30 hours
24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self directed study, including tutorials and online activities.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Grace Huang
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Grace Huang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5510?
NUR5510 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUR5510 offered?
In 2026, NUR5510 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does NUR5510 have an exam?
No. NUR5510 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.