Clinical Nursing Practice 2

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 5903
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Course ID
202285
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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
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Clinical Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
160 hours
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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.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

To enable learners to demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes consistent with professional standards in the provision of person-centred care to people with acute and chronic health Conditions.

  • Foundations of Nursing Practice and Professional Standards 
  • Quality and Safety 
  • Comprehensive guide to Professional Experience Placement (CNP 2) 
  • Resources and support for placement 

Course learning outcomes

  • In collaboration with relevant inter-disciplinary team members, conduct a comprehensive assessment and document a plan of care for a person
  • Implement safe and effective person-centred nursing care to achieve the identified health outcomes.
  • Use problem solving skills to evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan and revise where necessary to meet the continuing needs of the person/group
  • Demonstrate appropriate communication strategies to promote an optimal physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual environment for people/groups.
  • Apply analytical skills in accessing health information and research evidence in the provision of person-centred nursing care. 
  • Evaluate own nursing practice in accordance with professional standards, legal and ethical policies and codes of practice and revise where appropriate.

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of NURS5002 Fundamentals of Nursing Knowledge 1/NURS5902 Clinical Nursing Practice 1

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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