Clinical Nursing Practice IV

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 6018
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Course ID
208606
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
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
Krystal Gibson
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
150 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

This course will provide opportunity to consolidate nursing practice in caring for patients in all health care settings. Students will have the opportunity to begin to learn how to practice in accordance with the NMBA National Nursing Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse.

Course learning outcomes

  • Perform simple and complex interventions necessary in all health care settings.
  • Critically think and analyse using evidence based practice to inform decision making.
  • Identify and describe pharmacokinetics for selected health problems.
  • Perform according to NMBA competency standards of the RN – all statements.
  • Further develop critical thinking using exemplars from clinical practice.
  • Perform drug calculations accurately and administer medications competently.
  • Provide nursing care competently to an allocated group of patients.
  • Consider strategies for effective transition to the role of a Registered Nurse.

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 51606
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 31
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 18 Sep Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East AHMS, G033
Class number
Class number 51608
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 18 Sep Friday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East AHMS, 2050
7 Aug - 18 Sep Friday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East AHMS, 2081
6 Nov - 6 Nov Friday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East AHMS, 2050
6 Nov - 6 Nov Friday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East AHMS, 2081
Class number
Class number 51607
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 18 Sep Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East AHMS, 2050
7 Aug - 18 Sep Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East AHMS, 2081
6 Nov - 6 Nov Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East AHMS, 2050
6 Nov - 6 Nov Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East AHMS, 2081

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed NURS6017 Clinical Nursing Practice III

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed NURSING7207 Clinical Nursing Practice IV at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

TEXTBOOK: Lewis's medical-surgical nursing : assessment and management of clinical problems, ISBN 9780729542920 TEXTBOOK: Health assessment in nursing, ISBN 9781925058024

Assessment

N/A

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