School Of Nursing And MidwiferyHealth Variations 3Western Sydney University Unit Code: 401015.1
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, basic concepts in pharmacology and pathophysiology and the National Health Priorities and the relationship to nursing practice.
Equivalent Units
401210 - Health Variations 3: Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Conditions
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4691 Bachelor of Nursing, 4692 Bachelor of Nursing Graduate Entry or 4693 Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced).
About this Unit
From 2018 this unit is replaced by 401210 Health Variations 3: Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Conditions. This unit uses National Health Priority case histories to further develop knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology and nursing implications for people across the lifespan who may experience acute exacerbations of chronic conditions. A major focus will be related to the nursing management of chronic conditions involving the cardiovascular and renal systems. Nursing management involving acute exacerbations of chronic conditions affecting the respiratory and musculoskeletal system will also be reviewed. This unit provides theoretical underpinnings for Professional Practice Experience 4.
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.
Courses| 4691.1 | Bachelor of Nursing | CONTINUING |