Fundamentals of Nursing Knowledge 1

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5002
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Course ID
202279
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To develop knowledge relating to the fundamentals of nursing care, biological and pharmacological sciences relevant to selected health problems.

  • Concepts Of Assessment & Nursing Practice
  • Healthcare Language, Infection Prevention And Control - Protecting You, Your Patients And The Environement
  • Work Health & Safety
  • Gastro Intestinal Conditions
  • Cardiovascular Conditions
  • Integumentary Conditions
  • Respiratory Conditions
  • Pain Assessment
  • Endocrine Conditions
  • Neurological Conditions
  • Mental State Examination
  • Pharmacological Treatments
  • Non-Pharmacological Treatments
  • Cultural Safety In Mental Health Care
  • Physical Health In Mental Health
  • Self-Care In Mental Health

Course learning outcomes

  • Integrate and apply knowledge from nursing science and evidence-based practice to the health care needs of an individual in the context of community and aged care nursing
  • Integrate biological and physiological knowledge to conduct appropriate health care assessments
  • Articulate considerations of the varying needs of patients
  • Identify and explain diagnostic tests relevant to selected health problems
  • Demonstrate a range of communication strategies in the management of patients

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course