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NUR511 - Assess, Examine, Investigate and Diagnose A

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Nursing

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Must be enrolled in course version {SNNP01, SNNP02}

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

In this unit students increase their knowledge in the science and art of health assessments and physical examinations; a cornerstone for Nurse Practitioner knowledge and skills. The unit will assist students professional growth though the synthesis of findings that after critical evaluation, informs their independent decision on judicious and relevant diagnostic investigations. Students are required to critically evaluate research findings and integrate these when undertaking appropriate actions within familiar situations.

This unit requires 50 hours of supernumerary integrated professional practice.

The unit includes a compulsory intensive week on campus.

Important Information

This unit is only available to students enrolled in the SNNP01/SNNP02 Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner).

Students are expected to meet all costs for travel and accommodation for the compulsory intensive week.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Demonstrate sufficient knowledge in relevant human sciences to underpin their clinical reasoning at an advanced level
2.	Demonstrate a systematic approach to collect information through assessment and examination to construct differential diagnoses in familiar situations.
3.	Evaluate the information leading to differential diagnoses, to determine appropriate diagnostic investigations that will support their diagnostic reasoning.
4.	Demonstrate professional accountability in their expanded practice.
5.	Effectively communicate and document appraised results and findings to the person receiving care, relevant health professionals and others as needed.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	100% Attendance at Intensive Week (Hurdle)	P/F	2
2.	Advanced Health Assessment (2 x 30 min)	30%	1,2
3.	Open Book Test (40 min)	30%	1,2,4
4.	Case Study (3000 words)	40%	1,2,3,4,5
5.	Integrated Professional Practice (50 hours) plus Client Logs x10 (Hurdle)	P/F	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	ITV,OLR	View

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ITV: This unit will be delivered/part-delivered intensively in this teaching period rather than over the full semester.

OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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