Nursing Science 2 (NURS90125)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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:
- Describe and discuss the pathophysiology of common disorders that affect the skin, the nervous system (including special senses), cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, musculoskeletal, genitourinary and reproductive systems
- Identify the occurrence of common pathological processes across the lifespan; among children, adolescents, older adults within the Indigenous and non-Indigenous community
- Identify the differences in prevalence of disease/risk factors for Indigenous and non-indigenous population
- Discuss the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of selected subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous medications including medications used during, pre- and post- surgical procedures
- Develop understanding of the patient care plans with applied pathophysiology, clinical investigations and pharmacology and in accordance with relevant policies/ guidelines
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: 19 December 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| 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: 19 December 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Case study 1 analysis - online activity
| Week 2 | 10% |
Case study 2 analysis - online activity
| Week 4 | 20% |
Case study 3 analysis - online activity
| Week 6 | 20% |
Written take home exam
| Week 8 | 20% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 19 December 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Andrew Scanlon Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours lectures Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 19 December 2024
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
- Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 19 December 2024