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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit enables students to further develop their knowledge of homeostatic mechanisms and the pathophysiological basis of health disorders or injuries relevant to their chosen clinical specialty. An examination of maladaptations to physiological dimensions of health and the relation of this to clinical decision making will be explored. In addition cultural, legal and ethical implications in relation to clinical practice within the specialty will be considered.
Students must pass 1 units from NNS5113
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Online resources and virtual tutorials.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Critique of a single nursing research article related to the students area of specialty practice. | 50% |
| Review | Critique of a professional issue from clinical practice related to the students area of specialty. | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit will enable students to expand their knowledge of nursing science by critically examining biological concepts, homeostatic mechanisms and clinical assessment contextualised to their own clinical specialisation. Contemporary interventions for maintaining homeostasis are explored and contextualised to specific patient populations. Students have the opportunity to critically analyse and evaluate contemporary evidence based practice relevant to their clinical specialisation and reflect on ethical, cultural and psychosocial dimensions of patient care.
Students must pass 1 units from NNS5113
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Online resources and learning materials. Students are encouraged to engage in the live tutorials on ECU's learning platform.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Examine the key physiological processes in a patient within your clinical specialisation and evaluate a range interventions/therapies used to maintain and/or restore homeostasis. | 20% |
| Assignment | Critique of a clinical protocol from the students area of specialty. | 40% |
| Review | Critical review of contemporary literature in an area of specialty practice. | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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