NUR5923 Intensive care nursing 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5923 Intensive care nursing 1 is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 3 other tasks
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Requisites
Before NUR5923
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After NUR5923
1 unit list NUR5923 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code M6031 in the Intensive care Nursing specialisation.
Overview
In this unit you will apply your knowledge of pathophysiology to develop advanced assessment and a core set of nursing care skills required for the management of the critically ill patient with single organ failure.
This unit will support your learning of specialist knowledge and skills that enable you to assess, implement and evaluate appropriate nursing and pharmacological interventions. These will be required for you to safely manage patients with common critical illnesses, who may be receiving non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, renal replacement therapy and/or other life-supporting technologies.
This unit also explores the role of the specialist ICU registered nurse in contemporary, advanced nursing practice. You will learn about the importance of the role in working and communicating with the multidisciplinary ICU team. Nursing care in ICU is underpinned by a model of holistic, patient-and family-centred care. Therefore, you will also gain a deeper understanding of how to apply your newly acquired ICU nursing skills while remaining patient-and family centred.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Critical review (1,500 words)Written30%
- Report (2,500 words)Written35%
- Oral exam (30 mins)Examination35%
- Clinical case review and clinical performance appraisal (Pass/Fail)Work integratedCompetency hurdle-
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
Perform clinically at the minimum required standard in accordance with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) Practice Standards for Specialist Critical Care Nurses.
- 2
Evaluate pathophysiological processes and patient assessment data to inform a plan of care for critically ill patients requiring intensive care.
- 3
Formulate and implement integrated patient- and family-centred care plans, incorporating priority patient problems, evidence-based therapeutic interventions and management strategies for critically ill patients.
- 4
Assess the socio-cultural, legal and ethical issues related to the nursing management of critically ill patients and their families or significant others.
- 5
Employ professional and empathetic communication skills and behaviours in all interactions with critically ill patients, their families and the multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials49 hours
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Pauline Wong
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Pauline Wong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5923?
NUR5923 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after NUR5923?
NUR5923 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including NUR5924.
When is NUR5923 offered?
In 2027, NUR5923 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does NUR5923 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.