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300724 (v.2) Nursing Bioscience 243
Area: | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Other: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Seminar: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 300719 (v.2) Human Bioscience 142 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 300721 (v.2) Primary Health Care Practice 223
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Syllabus: | Pathophysiology. Oxygenation - lung function and dysfunction, lifestyle factors. Elimination, alterations in normal patterns. Metabolism and nutrition - alterations in normal patterns. Metabolism and nutrition - alterations in normal patterns. Mobility -life style adaptations. Homeostasis - Blood pressure control, fluid and electrolyte balance. Body defence - wound healing. Pain response. Antimicrobial resistance. Pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacology related to selected disease states. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated the ability to describe physiological adaptations across the lifespan. Demonstrated the capacity to apply relevant pathophysiology to nursing practice. Examined microbiological principles and their application to nursing practice. Demonstrated the ability to relate pharmacology principles to relevant client groups. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Lilley L., Auker R. and Albanese J., (1996), Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, Boston, Mosby. Martini F., (1998), Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 4th ed., New Jersey, Prentice Hall International Inc. Paterson R., Rees N., Czarniak P., Reiss B. and Evans M., (1996), Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care in Australia, 2nd ed., Melbourne, Nelson. Porth C., (1994), Pathophysiology - Concepts of Altered Health Status, 4th ed., Philadelphia, Lippincott. Price S. and Wilson L., (1997), Pathophysiology - Clinical Concepts of Disease Process, 5th ed., St Louis, Mosby. Sherwood L., (1997), Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, 3rd ed., Minneapolis, West Publishing Company. |
Unit Texts: | Tortora G., Funke B., and Case C., (1996), Microbiology - An Introduction, 4th ed., California, Benjamin/Cummings. OR Black J., (1995), Microbiology Principles and Applications, 5th ed., New Jersey, Prentice Hall. McCance K. and Huether S., (1998), Pathophysiology - The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, 3rd ed., California, Addison-Wesley. Microbiology for Nurses Study-Guide, (1997), School of Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University of Technology. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case Studies/Student Presentation 30%. Exams 70%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Fully Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Geraldton University Centre | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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