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| NNS2205 | Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1 | ||
| SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY | |||
| Credit Points: 15 | |||
| Prerequisites: | |||
| SCN1105 | Biological Science in Nursing 1 | ||
| SCN1106 | Biological Science in Nursing 2 | ||
| NNT1204 | Theories and Principles Relating to Nursing Care | ||
| These pre-requisites do not apply to students enrolled in courses G51 and K89. | |||
| Description: | |||
This unit will cover the principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology from a nursing perspective. Integration of diagnostics and treatment will occur covering both pathophysiological mechanisms and systems. Basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will be taught, with the aim of enhancing the understanding of the principles of drug administration, actions, reactions and interactions. Full Unit Outline | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
| K45 | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | ||
| K45 | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - Bunbury | ||
| Y19 | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) | ||
| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 7/12/2011 VET: 7/12/2011