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Nursing Science 3 (NURS90052)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will assist students to expand and deepen their knowledge in the area of pathophysiology related to cancer and other conditions that alter skin, the nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, musculo-skeletal, genitourinary and reproductive systems by exploring complex diseases which have multi system involvement. The complications of polypharmacy will be explored.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- discuss the pathophysiology of complex diseases of the skin, the nervous system, including special senses, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, musculo-skeletal, genitourinary and reproductive systems;
- discuss the potential drug interactions for groups of medications commonly used in patients with these conditions;
- demonstrate knowledge using appropriate scientific language.
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.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A pass in the following subjects prior to enrolment:
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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NURS90125 | Nursing Science 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90129 | Nursing Science 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(or the pre-2019 version of these subjects: NURS50003 Nursing Science 1 and NURS50006 Nursing Science 2)
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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NURS90053 | Clients with Complex Health States | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Case study
| Week 6 | 40% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must achieve an aggregate of 50% and pass the written examination to pass the subject | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Alberto Au Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours lectures Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
McCance, K. & Huether, S. (2014). Pathophysiology: The biological basis for disease in adults and children (7th ed). St. Louis: Mosby.
Bullock, S. & Manias, E. (2011).Fundamentals of pharmacology (6th ed.). Australia: Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education.
Patton, K. & Thibodeau. G. (2013). Anatomy and physiology (8th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier Mosby.
Stedman’s medical dictionary for the health professions and nursing. Australian and New Zealand Edition (5th ed.). (2005). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Recommended texts and other resources
Rang, H., Dale, M., Ritter, J. et al. (2012). Rang and Dale’s Pharmacology (7th ed.). Churchill: Livingstone
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Nursing Science - Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024