Nursing Science 2

Subject 514-756 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On campus

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours lectures/tutorials
Total Time Commitment: Approximately 108 hours Students are expected to devote approximately 9-10 hours a week to this subject
Prerequisites: 514753 Nursing Science 1
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: To be advised

Coordinator

To be advised
Subject Overview:

This subject builds on the knowledge gained in Nursing Science 1. Students will expand their knowledge of pathophysiology of common disorders across the life-span. Cancer and other conditions that alter skin, the nervous system including special senses, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, musculo-skeletal and genitourinary and reproductive systems will be examined. Students will add to their knowledge of drugs by examining the physiological action of selected subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous and enteral medications.

Subject objectives

At the completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • identify and discuss in detail the pathophysiology of common disorders that effect skin, the nervous system including special senses, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, musculo-skeletal, genitourinary and reproductive systems;
  • identify the occurrence of common pathological processes across the lifespan;
  • discuss the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of select subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous and enteral medications.
Assessment: 2,000-word case study (week 6) - 40%3-hour written examination (exam week) - 60%Students must achieve an aggregate of 50% and pass the 3-hour written examination to pass the subject.
Prescribed Texts: Bullock, S., Manias, E., & Galbraith, A. (2007). Fundamentals of pharmacology (5 th ed.). Australia: Frenchs Forest: Pearson Education. McCance, K., & Huether, S. (2006). Pathophysiology: The biological basis for disease in adults and children (5 th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby. Stedman’s medical dictionary for the health professions and nursing. Australian and New Zealand Edition (5 th ed.). (2005). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. Thibodeau, G., & Patton, K. (2006). Anatomy and Physiology (6 th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: At the completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate:
  • the capacity for information seeking, retrieval and evaluation;
  • critical thinking and analytical skills;
  • an openness to new ideas;
  • planning and time management skills;
  • the ability to work effectively in a team;
  • the ability to communicate knowledge through classroom and web-based discussions and written material.
Links to further information: http://www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes:

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Related Course(s): Master of Nursing Science

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