Unit Catalogue

This unit builds on your practical experience in NUR574 and introduces you to acute medical or surgical nursing. You will apply what you have learned in previous and concurrent units to assess, plan, implement and evaluate person centred care. The unit focuses on providing safe, quality nursing care for people across the lifespan. The unit will allow you to apply the principles of quality use of medicines in registered nursing practice in a medical or surgical ward setting.

Participating in this professional Experience Placement will give you the opportunity to demonstrate person-centred care and professional competencies within the scope of practice of a novice to advanced beginner nursing student. To meet accreditation requirements, you must attend 160 mandatory clinical placement hours as a part of this unit. To attend your Professional Experience Placement, you must demonstrate that you are up to date with all your preclinical requirements and that you have achieved 100% in your medication quiz. Please refer to the Faculty of Health website for further details on the placement requirements and other important information.

Students are responsible for the cost of attending their Professional Experience Placement, including travel and accommodation.

Students must successfully complete the NUR576 Simulation Block before attending their NUR578 Professional Experience Placement.