Introduction to Contemporary Nursing Practice and Health (NURS7112)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
1
Duration
One Semester
Companion
NURS7113, NURS7103, NURS7102 and NURS7104
Restricted
Master of Nursing Studies students only
Assessment methods
Written assignment and oral presentation
Course enquiries
Dr Debora Osborne (debora.osborne@uq.edu.au)
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
In this course students will be introduced to contemporary nursing practice and the Australian health care system. Students will have the opportunity to examine the nature and breadth of nursing and the underpinning concepts of nursing theory and research. The basic principles of reflective practice and the legal and ethical issues inherent in nursing care will be explored. Students will also examine the concepts of collaborative and autonomous care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well in the Australian health care setting.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | St Lucia | Internal | Profile unavailable |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |