NUR2228 · Monash University
Nursing practice contexts 2
- Credit points
- 12
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
In this unit you will continue to build your knowledge and skills in the areas of acute medical-surgical nursing. Within the unit, you will learn about caring for a range of health conditions where multiple body systems may be affected and you will apply this to planning and delivering person-centered care. The role of the nurse in caring for various patients will be a particular focus of this unit, allowing you to further enhance your practice, build autonomy and further develop communication skills in this particular area. The knowledge and skills gained within this unit, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Final scheduled assessment (examination) (2 hours and 10 mins)hurdle | Examination | 40% |
| Case study analysis (3,000 word equivalent) | Written | 45% |
| Clinical placement (120 hours)hurdle | Work integrated | 15% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Immersive |
| Peninsula | Immersive |