NUR20008 · Swinburne University of Technology
Nursing Children and Young People
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Nursing
What it covers
From a strengths-based approach, students will explore the nursing care of infants, children, young people and their families. The emphasis will be on promoting health and preventing illness; holistic assessment; and the nurse’s role in supporting families during pregnancy, early childhood and adolescent development. Students will cover the nursing management of infants, children and young people presenting acutely unwell including the nursing administration and management of paediatric medication.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Examination | Individual | 50% |
| Medication calculation test | Individual | 10% |
| Report | Individual/Group | 40% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Hawthorn | On campus |
| Wantirna | On campus |