Paediatric nursing practice 2 | Federation University

HEALP6002 Paediatric nursing practice 2

This course is designed to build on the student¿s specialty foundational theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to further develop and consolidate learning for acute paediatric healthcare. This second paediatric course provides an opportunity for students to continue to examine paediatric nursing practice from the perspective of a strengths-based framework. Students will develop an understanding of multidisciplinary care and collaborative practice in the management of unwell children in paediatric settings. There will be an opportunity to explore paediatric nursing practice through therapeutic interactions with the child, family, and multidisciplinary team, nursing assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating care. Further development of knowledge and skills in child health and development, health promotion and illness prevention, complex health issues, grief and loss, reflective practice, self-care and professional responsibilities.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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