UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

NUR5925 Emergency nursing 1

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

NUR5925 Emergency 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 and Semester 2 at Peninsula and Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2026
Semester 1, Semester 2
Peninsula, Clayton
Assessment
Exam 40%
and 3 other tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before NUR5925

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

After NUR5925

1 unit list NUR5925 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Must be enrolled in course code M6031 in the Emergency Nursing specialisation.

Overview

This unit focuses on equipping emergency nurses with a knowledge base and skill set essential for proficient patient assessment and management in the emergency department. In this unit, you will apply your understanding of disease processes to assess and manage patients presenting to the emergency department. Through a combination of study days, self-directed learning, and clinical practice, you will build a specialist knowledge base, skill set and interpersonal competencies so you can confidently react to urgent situations and navigate high-pressure scenarios as a specialist emergency nurse.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterPeninsulaFlexible
Second semesterClaytonFlexible

Assessment

  • Patient portfolio (2,100 words + 10 min video)Portfolio
    60%
  • Final Scheduled Assessment (Exam - 2 hours and 10 mins)Examination
    40%
  • Clinical assessments (Pass/Fail)DemonstrationCompetency hurdle
    -
  • 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. 1

    Apply knowledge of the pathophysiological processes underpinning complex disease states.

  2. 2

    Interpret age specific assessment data to prioritise therapeutic interventions for patients experiencing complex disease states.

  3. 3

    Distinguish culturally relevant emergency care practices to manage complex illness and injuries across the lifespan within an emergency department. 

  4. 4

    Formulate, implement and review appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients experiencing complex disease states, inclusive of their psychological and psychosocial needs.

  5. 5

    Assess the needs of the patient’s significant others and utilise appropriate resources to address them effectively.

  6. 6

    Explore and evaluate evidence-based research underpinning emergency nursing care and identify appropriate resources to support emergency nursing practice.

  7. 7

    Practice preparedness in response to mass casualty events utilising the department's emergency guidelines.

  8. 8

    Communicate advanced emergency nursing knowledge effectively and demonstrate professionalism in the emergency department.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures4 hours
  • Lectures2 hours
  • Tutorials47 hours
  • Tutorials45 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

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.

For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Alysha Cowley
Ms Rebecca Winter
Unit Coordinators
Alysha Cowley
Ms Rebecca Winter

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for NUR5925?

NUR5925 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after NUR5925?

NUR5925 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including NUR5926.

When is NUR5925 offered?

In 2026, NUR5925 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Peninsula and Clayton.

Does NUR5925 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available