NURBN3102 Care of Children and Adolescents
NURBN 3102 Care of Children and Adolescents is a specialized unit designed to prepare nursing students to deliver high-quality, empathetic care to infants, children, adolescents, and their families. This unit focuses on the nurse's role in paediatric care, emphasizing the importance of understanding developmental stages and providing age-appropriate nursing interventions.Students will learn to identify both normal and abnormal developmental milestones, enabling them to detect and address potential health concerns early. The unit underscores the significance of family-centred care, exploring various approaches to effectively involve families in the care process. This collaborative approach ensures that the needs of both the young patients and their families are met, promoting a supportive and holistic healthcare environment.The unit also delves into the principles of nursing care specific to younger populations, covering a range of settings from hospitals to community care. Practical skills in providing care to infants, children, and adolescents are developed through hands-on exercises and case studies. Emphasis is placed on creating care plans that are tailored to the individual needs of young patients, considering their physical, emotional, and social well-being.Health promotion and illness prevention are critical components of this unit. Students will explore strategies to educate families and communities on maintaining and improving children's health, focusing on preventing common illnesses and promoting healthy lifestyles. By understanding the broader context of paediatric health, students will be equipped to advocate for and implement effective health promotion initiatives.By the end of NURBN 3102, students will be well-versed in the complexities of paediatric nursing. They will have the knowledge and skills necessary to support the health and development of children and adolescents, ensuring they can provide compassionate, competent care that addresses the unique needs of this population.
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).
2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $578
Grandfathered contribution amount - 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 Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 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.
