School Of Nursing And MidwiferyHealth Variations 2 (Advanced)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 401024.1
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
401215 - Health Variations 2 Advanced: Chronic Illness and Disability
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4693 Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced).
About this Unit
From 2018 this unit is replaced by 401215 Health Variations 2 Advanced: Chronic Illness and Disability. This unit for advanced nursing students explores the concepts of chronicity, disability, habilitation and rehabilitation in relation to chronic conditions, functional and intellectual disabilities and their implications for nursing practice. National Health Priority Case Studies drawn from across the lifespan will provide a focus for exploring pathophysiology, pharmacological interventions and nursing care related to chronic conditions of the endocrine, neurological and respiratory body systems. In addition, the nursing role in supporting those with physical and intellectual disability will be examined. This unit provides theoretical underpinnings directly related to 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.