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Nursing Science 2 (NURS90125)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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This subject builds on the knowledge gained in Nursing Science 1 and examines the pathophysiology of different body systems. The common conditions that alter skin, the nervous system, 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 and intravenous medications.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject students should be able to:
- identify and discuss in detail the pathophysiology of common disorders that affect 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; and
- discuss the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of select subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous medications.
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
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A pass in the following subject prior to enrolment:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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NURS90129 | Nursing Science 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(or the pre-2019 version of this subject NURS50003 Nursing Science 1)
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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NURS90131 | Clients with Acute and Chronic Illness | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- 2000-word case study, due Week 8 (40%)
- 3-hour written examination during the exam period (60%)
Students must achieve an aggregate of 50% and pass the 3-hour written examination to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Alberto Au Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours lectures Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Bullock, S. & Manias, E. (2017). Fundamentals of pharmacology (8th ed.) Pearson Australia.
McCance, K. & Huether, S. (2019). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (8th ed). St. Louis: Elsevier Mosby.
Patton, K. & Thibodeau. G. & (2018). Anatomy and physiology (10th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier Mosby.
Stedman’s medical dictionary for the health professions and nursing. Australian and New Zealand Edition (7th ed.). (2012). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Recommended texts and other resources
Rang, H., Dale, M., Ritter, J. et al. (2016). Rang and Dale’s Pharmacology. (8th ed.) Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Nursing Science - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022