School Of Nursing And MidwiferyHealth Variations 1Western Sydney University Unit Code: 401010.1
Discipline: NURSING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Primary health care, foundational knowledge of human biological sciences including human body systems, immunity, wound healing, infection control, basic concepts in pharmacology and pathophysiology and the relationship to nursing practice.
Equivalent Units
401207 - Health Variations 1: Perioperative
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4691 Bachelor of Nursing, 4693 Bachelor of Nursing (Adanced) or 4692 Bachelor of Nursing Graduate Entry.
About this Unit
From 2018 this unit is replaced by 401207 Health Variations 1 - Perioperative. This unit provides the theoretical background knowledge for Professional Practice Experience 3. It introduces the student to the fundamental principles of perioperative nursing care in supporting clients undergoing surgical interventions incorporating the related pathophysiology and pharmacology. In particular, nursing care of surgical interventions relating to the gastrointestinal, reproductive and musculoskeletal systems with a Health Priority Focus relating to Injury Control, Arthritis and Cancer Control will be the focus of case history reviews.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
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.
Courses| 4691.1 | Bachelor of Nursing | CONTINUING |