NURS2004
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
The course provides students with knowledge and principles of the management of care of adults and children with specified medical situations across a range of clinical contexts. The case studies are informed by the National Health Priority Areas. By the end of the course students will be able to plan safe and appropriate care and recognize the impact of these diseases on individuals, family, and communities at acute, chronic and rehabilitation contexts.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Gosford
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of epidemiology, pathophysiology and symptomatology to assist in management of nursing medical conditions.
2. Apply the Roper Logan Tierney Model of Nursing and the Clinical Reasoning Cycle across the lifespan to create a plan of care for individuals experiencing medical conditions.
3. Relate the Quality Use of Medicines framework to the essentials of medical nursing care.
4. Discuss the principles of cultural competence, therapeutic and inter professional communication skills when planning care for people experiencing medical conditions.
5. Identify the legal and ethical principles related to nursing medical conditions.
Content
Module 1: Endocrine disorders
Module 2: Respiratory disorders
Module 3: Cardiac disorders
Module 4: Neurological disorders
Module 5: Renal disorders
Requisite
This course is available to students who are active in the Bachelor of Nursing [40298] program and have not previously successfully completed NURS2201.
Assessment items
Quiz: Online quizzes
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case study
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Online 12 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 24 hour(s) per term
- Face to Face On Campus: 6 Tutorials x 2 hour(s) per TERMOnline: 6 Tutorials x 2 hour(s) per TERM
Semester 2 - 2024 - Gosford
Lecture-1
- Online 12 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 24 hour(s) per term
- Face to Face On Campus: 6 Tutorials x 2 hour(s) per TERMOnline: 6 Tutorials x 2 hour(s) per TERM
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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