Unit of Study NURS6001 Clinical Nursing II (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

PG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

Yes

Pre-requisites

NURS5014 - Clinical Nursing I

Enrolment information

Teaching in this unit is delivered over a six-week period. This unit contains Work Integrated Learning (WIL) that requires students to meet mandatory fit to practice obligations prior to attending. Failure to comply by the fit to practice deadline will result in the cancellation of your WIL and you will not be permitted to continue in this unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/health/work-integrated-learning.

Unit description

Builds on the knowledge and skills gained in Clinical Nursing I to enable students to further develop their critical thinking and safe practice in the management of the deteriorating patient in the acute inpatient care setting. Practice in laboratory sessions, and simulated rehearsal, will prepare students to safely assess and manage the care of a patient in the acute inpatient care setting. Students will complete 160hrs of PEP in this unit.

Unit content

Introduction to the deteriorating patient in the acute inpatient setting
Central venous system and respiratory system
Gastrointestinal system and nutrition
Renal system, endocrine system and reproductive conditions
Musculoskeletal system and neurological system
Acute mental health deterioration

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Coffs Harbour	Dual Term1	Dual Term1
Gold Coast	Dual Term1	Dual Term1
Lismore	Dual Term1	Dual Term1

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

critically analyse a range of patient data to determine appropriate actions to be taken in the management of a deteriorating patient

integrate principles of safe medication practice, including numeracy competency, in managing the acute patient condition

critically reflect on the professional and clinical role of the nurse in the context of the acute care setting

demonstrate advanced judgement and a variety of effective nursing skills

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Laboratory 2 hours (Five times across three weeks)

Tutorial 3 hours (1 week)

Placement 160 hours (Various)

Practical 1.5 hours (Five times across three weeks)

Assessment
Viva voce	60%
Clinical skills	40%
Calculations	SR
Placement	SR

Teaching method

Practical 1.5 hours (Five times across three weeks)

Laboratory 2 hours (Five times across three weeks)

Tutorial 3 hours (1 week)

Placement 160 hours (Various)

Assessment
Viva voce	60%
Clinical skills	40%
Calculations	SR
Placement	SR

Teaching method

Laboratory 2 hours (Five times across three weeks)

Tutorial 3 hours (1 week)

Placement 160 hrs (Various)

Practical 1.5 hours (Five times across three weeks)

Assessment
Viva voce	60%
Clinical skills	40%
Calculations	SR
Placement	SR

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

No prescribed texts.

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

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