NUR1447 · Monash University
Nursing contexts of wound and pain management
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
The aim of this unit is to further develop your knowledge of the physiological and psychosocial factors influencing wounds and pain in the individual. You will gain a critical and comprehensive knowledge of wound and pain assessment strategies, with an ability to apply this knowledge in the healthcare setting. You will begin to develop evidence-based knowledge that will support your professional clinical practice in caring for individuals who are experiencing wounds and/or pain.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Case study analysis (Part A-1,000 word equivalence Part B-2,500 word equivalence) | Artefact | 60% |
| In-Semester test x two (2) (60 mins each, including reading time) | Quiz / Test | 40% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On-campus |
| Clayton | On-campus |