Course Title: Paediatric Nursing
Credit Points: 12.00
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
NURS2099 |
Bundoora Campus |
Undergraduate |
150H Health Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016 |
NURS2099 |
Bundoora Campus |
Undergraduate |
173H School of Health and Biomed |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023 |
NURS2109 |
Sale Campus |
Undergraduate |
150H Health Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011 |
NURS2110 |
Hamilton Campus |
Undergraduate |
150H Health Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011 |
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
NURS2099 |
Bundoora Campus |
Undergraduate |
173H School of Health and Biomed |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFx2019 (ZZZZ) |
NURS2099 |
Bundoora Campus |
Undergraduate |
173H School of Health and Biomed |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFx2020 (ZZZZ) |
Course Coordinator: Belinda Davis
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925
Course Coordinator Email: belinda.davis2@rmit.edu.au
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Concurrent Study
You should undertake following course/s at the same time as this course as it contains areas of knowledge and skills which are implemented together in practice.
Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.
Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction into the speciality nursing practice of acute paediatric care. It will focus on the assessment and management of children, in particular the deteriorating child, the context of the family. This course is designed to provide an insight into this speciality area of practice, especially if you are considering a career in paediatric nursing.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for the Bachelor of Nursing Program BP032 in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse:
(Reference : Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse)
Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Simulation history taking
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 5
Assessment Task 2: Online multiple-choice tests incorporating drug calculations
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
Assessment Task 3: Evidence based critical analysis essay
Weighting 50%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 5
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.