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NUR2228 · Nursing practice contexts 2
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 2School of Nursing and Midwifery
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
In this unit you will continue to build your knowledge and skills in the areas of acute medical-surgical nursing. Within the unit, you will learn about caring for a range of health conditions where multiple body systems may be affected and you will apply this to planning and delivering person-centered care. The role of the nurse in caring for various patients will be a particular focus of this unit, allowing you to further enhance your practice, build autonomy and further develop communication skills in this particular area. The knowledge and skills gained within this unit, will enable you to practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, Code of Conduct for Nurses, and the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE) |
| Peninsula | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE) |
| Peninsula | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Case study analysis (3,000 word equivalent) | Written | 45% | — |
| 2 | Clinical placement (120 hours) | Work integrated | 15% | Competency |
| 3 | Final scheduled assessment (examination) (2 hours and 10 mins) | Examination | 40% | Competency |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment task/s. Failure of any hurdle assessment tasks may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- NUR2226 — Nursing practice contexts 1
Learning outcomes
- Critically distinguish established knowledge of pathophysiology and its relevance to particular body systems
- Critically analyse relevant patient data and implement clinical reasoning to determine the appropriate steps required to provide adequate care
- Generate evidence-based plans of care, which are based on existing knowledge and clinical reasoning and that assess and support patients in an acute care setting
- Establish knowledge of the patient's condition(s) and pharmacology, to ensure safe and relevant administration of medications
- Demonstrate practice at a beginning level in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, Code of Conduct for Nurses, and the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Code of Ethics for Nurses
Workload
14 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials, clinical learning environment, interprofessional learning and online activities. Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 26 hours |
| Assessments | — |
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