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Nursing Science 1 (NURS90129)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject examines the normal physiological function of body systems and students are introduced to pathophysiology through discussion of the processes of degeneration, disease and injury across the lifespan. The characteristics and behaviour of micro-organisms and their relationship to infectious diseases and the immune response will also be explored. Selected drugs and their actions within the body will be introduced to students.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject students should be able to:
- describe in detail the normal structure and function of the cells, tissues and organs constituting nervous system, special senses, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, musculoskeletal, genitourinary and reproductive systems;
- discuss how changes at cellular level affect the function of tissues, organs and body systems and precipitate physiological responses to maintain homeostasis
- identify the key structural and functional changes to major body systems at different stages of the human lifespan;
- discuss the role of the inflammatory process in maintenance of body homeostasis during tissue injury, infection and infectious disease;
- discuss the relationship between infection, altered immunity and disease;
- discuss the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and drug classification of select oral, topical and inhaled medications
- apply core physiological concepts to understand nursing assessment data and development of care plans
- identify key issues surrounding health of vulnerable populations such as paediatric, Indigenous peoples and mental health consumers
- understand that conveying complex information on clinical anatomy, physiology, microbiology, immunology and pharmacology must respect Indigenous ethical concerns, involve consultation with Indigenous peoples and reflect indigenous experience
- increase student's awareness of providing culturally sensitive and culturally competent education services to Indigenous peoples
- interpret physiological data in the context of normal physiology to identify implications for monitoring health status and link that to evidence-based nursing interventions
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 communicate knowledge through classroom and web-based discussions and written material
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of the online 'Human Anatomy for students interested in Health Sciences' if applicant has not completed a major in human anatomy.
Corequisites
NURS90130
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 written take home examination, due Week 8 (40%)
- 3-hour written examination, during the exam period (60%) - Hurdle requirement
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Zerina Tomkins Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours lectures, 12 hours tutorials. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Patton, K. & Thibodeau, G. (2019). Anatomy and physiology (10th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier Mosby
Bullock, S. & Manias, E. (2014). Fundamentals of pharmacology (7th ed.). Australia: Frenchs Forest: Pearson Education
Stedman’s medical dictionary for the health professions and nursing. Australian and New Zealand Edition (6th ed.) Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
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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