School Of Nursing And MidwiferyHealth Variations 3 - Acute Exacerbations of Chronic ConditionsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401210.2
Discipline: CRITICAL CARE 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
401015 Health Variations 3
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4691 Bachelor of Nursing, 4692 Bachelor of Nursing Graduate Entry or 4693 Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) or 4780 Bachelor of Nursing - WSU Online. Students must be enrolled in 4780 to enrol in WSU Online Campus units.
About this Unit
This unit uses case studies based on the National Health Priority areas 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, and acute exacerbations of chronic conditions affecting the respiratory and musculoskeletal systems.
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| 4691.2 | Bachelor of Nursing | CONTINUING |
| 4691.3 | Bachelor of Nursing | CONTINUING |
| 4691.4 | Bachelor of Nursing | CONTINUING |
| 4780.1 | Bachelor of Nursing - WSU Online | CURRENT |