Fundamentals of Nursing Knowledge 1

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5002
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Course ID
202279
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
David Foley
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 58689
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
28 Jul - 29 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Hartley, G28
Class number
Class number 58726
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 30 Sep Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 308
Class number
Class number 58684
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
28 Jul - 22 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S336A-B
Class number
Class number 58685
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
29 Jul - 23 Sep Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-55
Class number
Class number 59628
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 1 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-49
Class number
Class number 58686
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 1 Oct Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-49
Class number
Class number 58722
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 1 Oct Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-49
Class number
Class number 58687
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 1 Oct Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-49

Online

Class number
Class number 59691
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This class is an online offering- week commencing 3 Aug 26 to the 28 Aug 26. This class will be required to attend an intensive week of workshops at City East Campus Centenary Building C4-20 from Mon 12 Oct - Thurs 15 Oct 9am-2pm.
Class number
Class number 59715
Section
Section 02OL
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This class is an online offering - week commencing 3 Aug 26 to the 28 Aug 26. This class will be required to attend an intensive week of workshops at City East Campus Centenary Building C5-49 from Mon 12 Oct - Thurs 15 Oct 9am-2pm.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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