School: Nursing and Midwifery

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.

  • Unit Title

    Nursing Bioscience 2
  • Unit Code

    NSC6102
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Aisling SMYTH

Description

This unit builds on Nursing Science 1 and utilises a case study approach to further develop knowledge of pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis, diagnostic investigations, pharmacology and nursing care of common conditions affecting the gastrointestinal ,endocrine, haematological, neurological, urinary, hepatobiliary, reproductive and visual and auditory systems. Pathophysiology and collaborative care of diabetes emergencies, severe burn injuries and deteriorating client states is also discussed.

Prerequisite Rule

Must pass NSC6101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Determine the pathophysiological mechanisms of disease and the associated clinical manifestations.
  2. Evaluate the diagnostic investigations, pharmacology and nursing care of common conditions affecting the gastrointestinal ,endocrine, haematological, neurological, urinary, hepatobiliary, reproductive and visual and auditory systems.
  3. Interpret the collaborative care of the deteriorating patient using the appropriate technological patient management systems.
  4. Interpret the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of selected medications.

Unit Content

  1. Pathophysiological mechanisms of disease.
  2. Disorders of the immune, gastrointestinal, endocrine, haematological, neurological, urinary, hepatobiliary, reproductive and visual and auditory systems.
  3. Diabetic emergencies.
  4. Severe burn injury.
  5. Deteriorating patient.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 3 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, laboratory sessions.

Assessment

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseOnline quiz10%
Case StudyCase Study40%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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School: Nursing and Midwifery

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.

  • Unit Title

    Nursing Bioscience 2
  • Unit Code

    NSC6102
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Aisling SMYTH

Description

This unit builds on Nursing Science 1 and utilises a case study approach to further develop knowledge of pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis, diagnostic investigations, pharmacology and nursing care of common conditions affecting the gastrointestinal ,endocrine, haematological, neurological, urinary, hepatobiliary, reproductive and visual and auditory systems. Pathophysiology and collaborative care of diabetes emergencies, severe burn injuries and deteriorating client states is also discussed.

Prerequisite Rule

Must pass NSC6101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Determine the pathophysiological mechanisms of disease and the associated clinical manifestations.
  2. Evaluate the diagnostic investigations, pharmacology and nursing care of common conditions affecting the gastrointestinal ,endocrine, haematological, neurological, urinary, hepatobiliary, reproductive and visual and auditory systems.
  3. Interpret the collaborative care of the deteriorating patient using the appropriate technological patient management systems.
  4. Interpret the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of selected medications.

Unit Content

  1. Pathophysiological mechanisms of disease.
  2. Disorders of the immune, gastrointestinal, endocrine, haematological, neurological, urinary, hepatobiliary, reproductive and visual and auditory systems.
  3. Diabetic emergencies.
  4. Severe burn injury.
  5. Deteriorating patient.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 3 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, laboratory sessions.

Assessment

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseOnline quiz10%
Case StudyCase Study40%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Core Reading(s)

  • Bryant, B., & Knights, K. (2015). Pharmacology for health professionals. (4th ed.). Chatswood, Australia: Elseveir. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/908041988?databaseList=638
  • Craft, J., Gordon, C., Huether, S., McCance, K., Brashers, V., & Rote, N. (2019). Understanding pathophysiology (3rd, Australian and New Zealand edition. ed., pp. xxxi, 1405). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1055597572

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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