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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.

Credit points
15
EFTSL
0.125
Band
Band 1

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.

The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).   

2025 student contribution amount: $578


2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $578

* 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.

Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 

For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands, the student contribution amount is determined by the accredited course. Visit our CSP page for further information, including a list of accredited courses. Students not studying in an accredited course will pay the fees listed above. 

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