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300739 (v.2) Nursing Bioscience 346
Area: | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Other: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 300735 (v.2) Nursing Bioscience 345 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 300736 (v.2) Psychiatric Nursing Practice 326
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Syllabus: | Neuroanatomy. Neuropathophysiology. Principles and dysfunction of neuro transmission and control of intracranial pressure. Life span psychopathophysiology. Major psychiatric illness. Psychopharmacology. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Applied neuroanatomy and pathophysiology to relevant clinical care. Identified psychopathology related to patient care. Identified the relationship between pharmacological agents and identified disease processes. |
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: | Carrieri-Kohlman V., Lindsey A.M. and West C.M., (1993), Pathophysiological Phenomena in Nursing - Human Response to Illness, 2nd ed., Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders. Davism R., Rees N. and Bebee R., (1999), Mosby Medication Guide, Melbourne, Mosby. Dossey B., Guzetta C. and Kenner C., (1990), Essentials of Critical Care Nursing - Mind, Body and Spirit, Philadelphia, Lippincott. Holloway N., (1993), Nursing the Critically Ill Adult, 4th ed., California, Addison-Wesley. Galbraith A., Bullock S. and Manias E., (2001), Fundamentals of Pharmacology, 3rd ed., Melbourne, Pearson Education. Guyton A.C., (1987), Basic Neuroscience - Anatomy and Physiology, Philadelphia, W.E. Saunders. Johnson B., (1997), Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing - Adaptation and Growth, Philadelphia, Lippincott. McCance L.K. and Huether S.E., (1998), Pathophysiology - The Biological Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, 3rd ed., St. Louis, Mosby. Mitchell M., (1989), Neuroscience Nursing - A Nursing Diagnosis Approach, Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. Paterson R.A., Rees N.W., Czarniak P.A., Reiss B. and Evans M.E., (1996), Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care in Australia, 2nd ed., Melbourne, Nelson. |
Unit Texts: | Rinamhota A. and Marshall P., (2000), Biological Aspects of Mental Health Nursing, London, Livingston. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case Study/Student Presentation 35%. Examinations 65%. 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 | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Geraldton University Centre | Semester 1 | 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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