NURBN3102 Care of Children and Adolescents

This unit prepares students to deliver safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate care to infants, children, adolescents, and their families. Emphasis is placed on the nurse¿s role in recognising normal and abnormal developmental milestones and applying age-appropriate, evidence-based interventions in paediatric care. Students will explore principles of family-centred and strengths-based care, with a focus on engaging families as partners to support the health and wellbeing of children across a range of clinical and community settings. The unit highlights the physical, emotional, and social needs of younger populations and guides students in creating holistic care plans that are responsive to each child¿s stage of development. Students will also develop practical skills through case studies and simulated scenarios and examine strategies for health promotion and illness prevention tailored to children and families. By the end of the unit, students will be equipped to advocate for and deliver person- and family-centred care that supports the growth, development, and health of children and adolescents.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.125

Band

Band 1

Field of Education

General Nursing (060301)

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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