NUR2226 · Monash University
Nursing practice contexts 1
- Credit points
- 12
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
In this unit you will be introduced to aspects related to acute medical-surgical nursing. You will explore the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacology, nursing assessment and management of the acute care patient. Within the unit, you will learn about caring for a range of health conditions within multiple body systems and will apply this knowledge to the planning and delivery of person-centered care. You will use a mix of new and previously developed nursing knowledge and skills to care for a range of patients within a simulated learning environment and on clinical placement. This knowledge and skills will enable you to practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, Code of Conduct for Nurses, and the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical placement (120 hours)hurdle | Work integrated | 15% |
| Case study analysis and reflection (3,000 words equivalent) | Written | 45% |
| Final scheduled assessment (Examination - 2 hours and 10 minutes)hurdle | Examination | 40% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Immersive |
| Peninsula | Immersive |