School Of Nursing And MidwiferyHealth Variations 4 - Acute Life Threatening ConditionsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401211.2
Discipline: CRITICAL CARE NURSING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Primary health care, foundational knowledge of human biological sciences including human body systems, basic concepts in pharmacology and pathophysiology and the National Health Priorities and the relationship to nursing practice.
Prerequisite
401210 Health Variations 3 - Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Conditions
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Must be enrolled in 4691 Bachelor of Nursing or 4780 Bachelor of Nursing – WSU Online
About this Unit
Health Variations 4 – Acute Life-Threatening Conditions utilises an evidence base to develop an understanding of the pathophysiology, pharmacological interventions, and nursing care for people across the lifespan who experience acute life-threatening conditions. An important area of focus is detecting and recognising acute deterioration and escalating care.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Access to an internet enabled device is essential in order to be able to: access course materials; to participate in discussion groups; and to access additional resources provided by the lecturer during the session. See http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/uwsonline_student_support for further information.