Unit Outline

Foundations of Nursing 2 builds on key concepts introduced in Foundations of Nursing 1. Within this unit you will continue to develop knowledge and skills regarding health assessment across the life span and how this relates to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. This development is structured around the primary assessment (airway, breathing, circulation, disability and exposure). You will also advance skills in communication, as well as your understanding of the clinical reasoning cycle and its application to health assessment, nursing care and how this informs nurses decision making.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Demonstrate foundational health assessment and management in relation to the various primary assessment components of airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure.
2	Demonstrate effective communication skills and professional behaviour.
3	Apply the clinical reasoning framework to facilitate assessment, nursing care and decision making.
4	Develop capability against the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016) and the NSQHS Standards.
5	Utilise evidence-informed practice resources to support nursing assessments and management.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	NUR132 Foundations of Nursing 1

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Due to the 2025-unit offering being significantly updated and revised from previous years, specific student feedback received is no longer applicable. The largest alteration to this unit based on student feedback (along with other first year units) has been the move away from an intensive teaching delivery model to weekly face-to-face teaching.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Mind Map	Week 6	30 %	LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 2:	Presentation	Week 7	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Portfolio	Week 13	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Mind Map

Task Description:

This assessment requires you to develop a mind-map based on a chosen area of interest selected during a problem-based learning workshop. This mind map will allow demonstration of holistic personal learning and reflection on an area of interest and its relationship with other related ideas and information.

Task Length:

One page pictorial or word-based mind-map and 500 word supporting statement.

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrates an understanding and new learning on the chosen area of interest	LO1
2	Incorporates elements of reflection and evidence-informed practice.	LO3, LO5
3	Identifies links to the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016) and the NSQHS Standards	LO4
4	Presents the mind map in a visually organised and professional manner, ensuring all connections are logical and well-supported.	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Presentation

Task Description:

This task requires you to create a short education session for graduate nurses. You will select a clinical skill from the unit and develop a short interactive video. In addition, you will need to provide the sources which you have used to support your presentation and the justification for their inclusion.

Task Length:

5–7-minute video presentation and 250 word justification.

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate a clinical skill whilst providing an explanation and rationale for each component,	LO1, LO3
2	Provide a list of sources used to inform the presentation with a justification for inclusion.	LO5
3	Presents in an engaging and professional manner using correct terminology.	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Portfolio

Task Description:

The purpose of this assessment task is to create a skills-based portfolio. This portfolio will allow demonstration of active engagement with skill acquisition within the unit. The portfolio will also allow reflection of personal learning, with reference to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards AND/OR NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016).

Task Length:

Completion of all components within the portfolio

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate active engagement during skill acquisition in the nursing simulation lab.	LO1, LO3, LO4
2	Seek peer feedback and reflect on this to identify improvements for future practice.	LO2, LO3
3	Discuss how the development of the skill relates to a NSQHS and/or NMBA Standard.	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the unit reading List on the University Library website.