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NURS3018: Paediatric, Child and Youth Nursing
2024 unit information
This unit of study introduces students to children and young peoples' nursing. Essential skills and knowledge required 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 content of the unit focuses on contemporary issues impacting the health of children, young people, and their families. In doing so, students will be provided with 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 | NURS3018 |
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| Academic unit | Nursing and Midwifery |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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48 credit points of 1000 level units and 36 credit points of 2000 level units including (NURS3010 or NURS2011) and NURS2005 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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NURS2002 |
| 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 nursing practice.
- LO2. demonstrate the application of child health and development theory to nursing practice.
- LO3. demonstrate knowledge and skills in undertaking comprehensive assessment of a child or young person and their family to plan nursing interventions for health maintenance/or improvement.
- LO4. demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills in the practice of child and youth health nursing, including developmentally appropriate communication and deep listening skills.
- LO5. apply knowledge of primary healthcare, health promotion and child/family centered care to nursing practice.
- LO6. demonstrate how to support children, young people and families to access adequate, accessible services in order to meet identified health needs and to facilitate partnership in their health care.
- LO7. identify the clinical governance requirements including legal and ethical parameters of nursing practice and specific legislative requirements relating to paediatrics and child health.
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