Courses & Units
Children and Young People NUR355
Introduction
Children and Young People focuses on the unique health and developmental needs of infants, children, and young people. You will develop the knowledge and skills to incorporate developmentally appropriate and strengths-based approaches to communicating and working in partnership with children, young people and their families. You will critically examine the role played by social and environmental factors in child development, injury and illness. You will extend your knowledge of pathophysiology, critical thinking, clinical reasoning and evidence-informed practice in the context of child, youth and family focused nursing care. A key focus will be the primary assessment of acutely unwell infants, children and young people.
Summary
Unit name | Children and Young People |
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Unit code | NUR355 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
Discipline | Nursing |
Coordinator | Ms Larissa Smart |
Available as an elective? | No |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Nursing Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic | |
Launceston | Nursing Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic Domestic | |
Cradle Coast | Nursing Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Rozelle - Sydney | Nursing Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Nursing Study Period 2 | 29/5/2023 | 19/6/2023 | 10/7/2023 | 20/8/2023 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply critical thinking to the assessment and nursing care of infants, children, young people and their families.
- Critically examine how social and environmental factors influence child development, illness or injury.
- Apply developmentally appropriate anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology knowledge to the nursing care of infants, children and young people.
- Use written communication skills to convey complex information.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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060301 | $515.00 | $515.00 | not applicable | $2,746.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA243 Pathophysiology for Health Care 2Teaching
Teaching Pattern | This unit is delivered in a blended delivery mode comprising of face-to-face intensives as well as content delivered online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. You can interact with the online content at any time, which will be in a modularised format. Online tutorials/webinars will provide further opportunity to engage with All Intensives in the Bachelor of Nursing are condensed face to face campus experiences. Intensives are usually scheduled between Monday and Friday (see individual unit calendars). Intensives provide an opportunity for -student engagement, networking with staff and peers, intra-professional and inter-professional learning opportunities and engaging with guest speakers. Intensives are designed to provide you with an opportunity to apply theory to practice and develop your skills in the practice of nursing. The Intensives provide a key role in facilitating the development of your skills, knowledge and understanding. This is in preparation for both your upcoming Professional Experience Placements and your ongoing engagement in the Bachelor of Nursing. Attendance at PEP is mandatory. In the interests of both personal and public safety, as a registered nursing student with Ahpra you have a professional responsibility and duty as part of your regulatory obligations to ensure the provision of safe and effective nursing care to the public. Therefore, your attendance at intensives is required and non-attendance will result in the cancellation of PEP and a delay in course completion. Whilst the unit provides a weekly guide, it is expected that you set your own goals to meet the unit learning outcomes. You are however, expected to have engaged with the relevant online learning activities before you attend the Intensives. |
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Assessment | Formative Quiz (10%)|Research Paper. (40%)|Observed Simulated Clinical Assessment (OSCA) (50%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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Recommended | Berman, A, Snyder, S, Levett-Jones, T, Burton, P & Harvey, N 2021, Skills in Clinical Nursing, 2nd edn, Pearson, Melbourne. Amerman, E 2019, Human Anatomy & Physiology, 2nd edn, Pearson, Jacksonville. Bullock, S & Hales, M 2019, Principles of Pathophysiology, 2nd edn, Pearson Melbourne. Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the unit Reading List on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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