6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational Unit
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Chief examiner(s)
Coordinator(s)
Dr Ensieh Fooladi
(Clayton)
Amy Corlass
(Peninsula)
Unit guides
Co-requisites
Only available to students enrolled in: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic) or Bachelor of Nursing Practice.
Synopsis
This elective unit provides students with an introduction to maternity and paediatric nursing.
Students will explore the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in supporting care of women and their families throughout the childbearing process. Emphasis is on normal pregnancy and postpartum care of mother and baby.
Students will be introduced to concepts related to paediatric nursing.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- Discuss roles and responsibilities of health professionals in the care of childbearing women, neonates and children
- Describe the physiological and emotional changes that occur in pregnancy and the postpartum period
- Outline key aspects of the assessment and care of the woman and baby during the antenatal, perinatal and postnatal periods
- Discuss the principles of assessment and care of neonates and paediatrics
- Describe the responses of children and families to illness, and the importance of family-centred care
- Demonstrate communication, teamwork, and presentation skills in the delivery of a presentation regarding maternity or paediatric care.
Assessment
- Group assignment team charter (Hurdle)
- Group YouTube presentation (20%)
- Group pamphlet with summary and references (1,000 words) (15%)
- Peer assessment (20%)
- Written exam (2 hours) (45%) (Hurdle)
Workload requirements
Four (4) hours lecture/tutorial/laboratory.
See also Unit timetable information