School Of Nursing And MidwiferyHealth Variations 1 - Introduction to Alterations in HealthWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401455.1
Discipline: GENERAL 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 or 4780 - Bachelor of Nursing – WSU Online
About this Unit
Health Variations 1 utilises an evidence base to develop an understanding of pathophysiology, pharmacological interventions, and nursing care of people across the lifespan who are experiencing acute but usually resolvable alterations in health. A particular focus of this unit are the Australian National Health Priority Areas.
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| 4691.5 | Bachelor of Nursing | CURRENT |
| 4780.2 | Bachelor of Nursing - WSU Online | CONTINUING |