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<p>This unit prepares students to deliver safe, person-centred care to patients experiencing complex and life-threatening conditions in high-acuity settings. Students will build advanced knowledge of critical illness pathophysiology, develop skills in interpreting clinical assessments, and apply evidence-based strategies to manage acute deterioration.</p>
<p>Through clinical laboratory sessions and 160 hours of supervised clinical placement, students will consolidate their skills, ensuring quality and safety in acute care, alongside ethical, culturally safe, and strengths-based nursing practices. The unit also supports the development of reflective practice, effective communication, teamwork, and self-care strategies to foster resilience and ongoing professional growth.</p>
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<p>The content development of this unit has been guided by the following key standards and requirements:</p>
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<li>NMBA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Registered nurse standards for practice, Midwife standards for practice, Code of conduct, and ICN Code of ethics for nurses)</li>
<li>NSQHS National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards</li>
<li>National Safety and Quality Primary and Community</li>
<li>ACQS Aged Care Quality Standards</li>
<li>National Health Priority Areas</li>
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<p>Content may include:</p>
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<li>Health deterioration</li>
<li>Respiratory abnormalities</li>
<li>Circulation abnormalities</li>
<li>Shock: Sepsis</li>
<li>Trauma and burn</li>
<li>Airway abnormalities</li>
<li>Disabilities</li>
<li>Neurological abnormalities</li>
<li>Deterioration in mental health status</li>
<li>End-of-life care</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit prepares students to deliver safe, person-centred care to patients experiencing complex and life-threatening conditions in high-acuity settings. Students will build advanced knowledge of critical illness pathophysiology, develop skills in interpreting clinical assessments, and apply evidence-based strategies to manage acute deterioration.</p> <p>Through clinical laboratory sessions and 160 hours of supervised clinical placement, students will consolidate their skills, ensuring quality and safety in acute care, alongside ethical, culturally safe, and strengths-based nursing practices. The unit also supports the development of reflective practice, effective communication, teamwork, and self-care strategies to foster resilience and ongoing professional growth.</p>
Unit content
<p>The content development of this unit has been guided by the following key standards and requirements:</p> <ul> <li>NMBA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Registered nurse standards for practice, Midwife standards for practice, Code of conduct, and ICN Code of ethics for nurses)</li> <li>NSQHS National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards</li> <li>National Safety and Quality Primary and Community</li> <li>ACQS Aged Care Quality Standards</li> <li>National Health Priority Areas</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Content may include:</p> <ul> <li>Health deterioration</li> <li>Respiratory abnormalities</li> <li>Circulation abnormalities</li> <li>Shock: Sepsis</li> <li>Trauma and burn</li> <li>Airway abnormalities</li> <li>Disabilities</li> <li>Neurological abnormalities</li> <li>Deterioration in mental health status</li> <li>End-of-life care</li> </ul> <p><br></p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Offering:
<p><strong>Early Semester 1 Nursing</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Mt Helen (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Wonthaggi (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Early Semester 2 Nursing</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
160
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nurbn3104">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NURBN2108" target="_blank">NURBN2108</a> OR must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NURBN2026" target="_blank">NURBN2026</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NURBN3030" target="_blank">NURBN3030</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
Learning Outcomes
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K1
<p>Explain the underlying pathophysiology associated with clinical deterioration in high acuity patients and describe the indicators that inform recognition and escalation of care.</p>
S1
<p>Accurately interpret assessments to identify and resolve clinical concerns for patients with complex and/or life-threatening illnesses.</p>
S2
<p>Analyse the principles of safety and quality use of medicines relating to preparation and administration in acute clinical settings.</p>
S3
<p>Engage in effective verbal, written and digital communication and teamwork strategies when undertaking patient care and/or clinical responsibilities.</p>
A1
<p>Independently demonstrate professional, ethical, and culturally appropriate practice in simulated and clinical settings, in accordance with the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, the Code of Conduct for Nurses, relevant legal obligations, safety principles, and the Code of Ethics for Nurses.</p>
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<p>Apply reflective practice and self-care strategies to support professional and individual development in sustaining safe, ethical practice.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Clinical Case Study</p>
<p>Asynchronous Oral Presentation</p>
<p>20-40</p>
K1, S1, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Clinical Skills Assessment</p>
<p>Practical Assessment</p>
<p>20-40</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Clinical Placement</p>
<p>ANSAT</p>
<p>30-50</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Attendance/attempt at all assessments </p>
<p> 100% Attendance/attempt at assessments 1, 2 and 3</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
5
<p>Attendance at Clinical Laboratories</p>
<p>100% attendance at Clinical Laboratories</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Attendance at Active learning Sessions</p>
<p>80% attendance at Active learning Sessions</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
K1, S1, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Offering:
<p><strong>Early Semester 1 Nursing</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Mt Helen (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Wonthaggi (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Early Semester 2 Nursing</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
160
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nurbn3104">View unit fees</a>
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