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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 apply case based learning to enable students to recognise clinical symptoms and provide associated nursing/midwifery care for conditions experienced by the adult patient/client with particular relevance to the Australian National Health Priorities. Case scenarios will be centred on the physiological, psychological, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of the patient/client and have an emphasis on cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, reproductive and immune systems. Pharmacology related to each clinical scenario, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, will be an integral aspect of this unit enhance the students’ understanding of the principles of drug administration, actions, reactions and interactions. The impact of pregnancy and breastfeeding on these conditions and the medicines used to treat pregnant and/or breastfeeding women will also be addressed.
Semester 1 on and off campus.
Students must have passed 1 unit from (NSC1103 or NUM1203) OR must have passed (NPU1101, NUR2402, NUM2308, NUR3504)
Only students studying courses C33, Y61 or Y76 can enrol in this unit.
Unit was previously coded NSC2103
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Interactive learning activities (18 hours), tutorials (18 hours), online materials.
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 | Concept map | 10% |
| Presentation | Presentation case study | 40% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Concept map | 10% |
| Presentation | Presentation case study | 40% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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 apply case based learning to enable students to recognise clinical symptoms and provide associated nursing/midwifery care for conditions experienced by the adult patient/client with particular relevance to the Australian National Health Priorities. Case scenarios will be centred on the physiological, psychological, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of the patient/client and have an emphasis on cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, reproductive and immune systems. Pharmacology related to each clinical scenario, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, will be an integral aspect of this unit enhance the students’ understanding of the principles of drug administration, actions, reactions and interactions. The impact of pregnancy and breastfeeding on these conditions and the medicines used to treat pregnant and/or breastfeeding women will also be addressed.
Semester 1 on and off campus.
Students must have passed 1 unit from (NSC1103 or NUM1203) OR must have passed (NPU1101, NUR2402, NUM2308, NUR3504)
Only students studying courses C33, Y61 or Y76 can enrol in this unit.
Unit was previously coded NSC2103
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Interactive learning activities (18 hours), tutorials (18 hours), online materials.
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 | Concept map | 10% |
| Presentation | Presentation case study | 40% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Concept map | 10% |
| Presentation | Presentation case study | 40% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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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