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NNT2405 Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
NNT1204 Theories and Principles Relating to Nursing Care
OR
NNT1205 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
AND
NSP1205 Physical Assessment for the Health Sciences
 
Description:

In this unit students will explore the biopsychosocial and spiritual needs of the adult client/patient and principles of nursing care to promote adaptation to altered health status. Students will identify needs at the foundational level of client/patient care.

N.B. The following units must be undertaken concurrently: NSP2208 - Beginning Nursing Competencies and NNS2205 - Applied Pathophysiology & Pharmacology 1 (NNS2205 may be completed prior to enrolment in NNT2405).



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K45Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
K45Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - Bunbury
Y19Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012