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NNS5202 Advanced Nursing Science 2
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Credit Points: 20
Prerequisites:
NNS5113 Advanced Nursing Science 1
 
Description:

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.



Full Unit Outline

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
SPAAJYAdvanced Nursing Area of Specialisation
SPAAJMChronic Disease Management Area of Specialisation
SPAAMDCritical Care - Post Anaesthetic Area of Specialisation
SPAAOECritical Care Nursing - Cardiac Area of Specialisation
SPAAJPCritical Care Nursing - Coronary Care / Cardiothoracic Area of Specialisation
SPAAJRCritical Care Nursing - High Dependency Area of Specialisation
SPAAJOCritical Care Nursing - Intensive Care Area of Specialisation
SPAAJQCritical Care Nursing - Paediatric Intensive Care Area of Specialisation
SPAAJSEmergency Nursing Area of Specialisation
I57Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
SPAAJXNephrology Nursing Area of Specialisation
SPAAJTNeuroscience Nursing Area of Specialisation
SPAAJUOncology Nursing Area of Specialisation
SPAAJVOrthopaedic Nursing Area of Specialisation
SPAAJWPerioperative Nursing Area of Specialisation
SPAAJNTransition Nursing Area of Specialisation
 
 
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, Graduate Attributes 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 Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012