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NURS2002: Child and Adolescent Health and Care
2020 unit information
This unit of study introduces students to childrens' and young peoples' nursing. Essential skills and knowledge for paediatric, child and youth health nursing across a variety of clinical and community settings will prepare students for critical thinking and problem solving within this field. The unit emphasises contemporary issues impacting on the health of children, young people, and their families, and students will have the opportunity to examine interventions and strategies aimed at improving health outcomes.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Nursing and Midwifery
| Code | NURS2002 |
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| Academic unit | Nursing and Midwifery |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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48 Year 1 credit points and 36 Year 2 credit points, including NURS3010 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. apply models of paediatric, child and youth health nursing to clinical practice
- LO2. demonstrate the application of child health and development theory to practice
- LO3. demonstrate knowledge and skills in undertaking comprehensive assessment of a child or young person and their family to plan nursing intervention strategies for health maintenance/or improvement
- LO4. demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills in the practice of child and youth health nursing, in particular developmentally appropriate interview and counselling skills
- LO5. apply knowledge of primary healthcare, health promotion and child/family centered care to practice
- LO6. support families to access adequate, accessible services in order to meet identified health needs
- LO7. identify the legal and ethical parameters of nursing practice, including specific legislative requirements relating to paediatrics and child health.
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