Nursing Science 2 (NURS90125)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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
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
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

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Case study

  • 2000 words
Week 840%

Written examination

  • 3 hours
During the examination period60%
Hurdle requirement: Students must achieve an aggregate of 50% and pass the 3-hour written examination to pass the subject.N/A

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorAndrew Scanlon
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours lectures
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period27 July 2020 to 1 November 2020
    Last self-enrol date 7 August 2020
    Census date21 September 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail16 October 2020
    Assessment period ends27 November 2020

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:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Nursing Science
  • Links to additional information

    http://www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au/

  • 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