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NUR3010 · Leadership, education and quality improvement in nursing practice
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 3School of Nursing and Midwifery
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit builds on the concepts covered in the core units in years one (1), two (2) and three (3). You will explore education, quality improvement and leadership, which are critical in addressing complex healthcare issues. To strengthen lifelong learning, you will explore and apply teaching and learning theories to provide education to your patients and your peers. You will build knowledge and skills about your role in quality improvement in healthcare. You will demonstrate effective leadership skills to role model the delivery of evidence-based practice in complex health care systems.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesson plan (2,400 word equivalent) | Demonstration | 40% | — |
| 2 | Poster (3,000 word equivalent) | Artefact | 30% | — |
| 3 | Audio-visual/Multimedia communication (3,000 words equivalent, 10-12 mins) | Presentation | 30% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Examine teaching and learning theories for patient and professional education.
- Plan, design and deliver tailored and evidence-based educational experiences.
- Explore quality improvement for innovation in healthcare.
- Discuss the nursing role in leading quality improvement.
- Analyse evidence-based policies, guidelines and standards to support safe nursing practice.
- Appraise leadership theories that enable person-centred care.
- Discuss the impact of leadership on improving healthcare delivery.
Workload
24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials, teaching session and online activities. Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 13 hours |
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