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Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Sydney
Introduction
Foundations of Nursing 1 introduces you to the foundational knowledge and skills required of registered nurses by examining a person-centred approach to nursing care from two different perspectives. The first and second modules introduce culturally safe healthcare practice. You will explore the diversity of races, ethnicities, religions, sexualities, genders and abilities in Australia, acquiring the skills and knowledge required to respond to diverse populations. In the third and fourth modules, you will be introduced to the clinical reasoning cycle. You will assess, interpret and document vital signs and acquire the knowledge and skills to ensure best practice in supporting person-centred care with activities of daily living.
Summary
| Unit name | Foundations of Nursing 1 |
| Unit code | NUR132 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing|Sociology and Criminology |
| Coordinator | Ms Joy Pertile |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
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| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 |
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| Launceston | Semester 1 |
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| Sydney | Semester 1 |
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- 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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| Semester 1 | 22/2/2026 | 16/3/2026 | 19/4/2026 | 13/6/2026 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify the experiences of health, wellbeing, health services and health outcomes from diverse perspectives.
- Explain culturally safe models of health care and your own future health care practice with diverse populations.
- Assess and interpret vital signs across the lifespan.
- Apply clinical reasoning to provide person-centred care in nursing practice.
- Communicate relevant data, concepts and information effectively in verbal, written and digital format.
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 | $592.00 | $592.00 | not applicable | $3,178.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Semester: 2 hour workshop, 6 times per semester; 1 hour workshop, 6 times per semester and 2 hour practical, 6 times per semester.
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| Assessment | Quizzes (20%)|Healthcare scenario case study analysis and critical reflection (40%)|Objective structured clinical assessment (OSCA) (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Berman, A., Snyder, S. J., Levett-Jones, T., Burton, P., & Harvey, N. (2021). Skills in clinical nursing (Second edition.). Pearson Australia. (eText available) |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
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