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NURS5076: Pathophysiological Phenomena in Nursing
2024 unit information
This unit of study focuses on pathophysiological concepts and processes related to human responses to disease and illness. Using a conceptual approach, students will be provided with the opportunity to apply research findings to gain a deeper understanding of patient assessment information. The conceptual approach assists students to focus on clinical problems encountered across common disease categories and populations. This approach assists nurses in developing a systematic approach when making observations and formulating questions for further investigations about events or conditions that influence patient signs and symptoms. The application of these processes and concepts provides a knowledge base for registered nurses to improve clinical judgements and decision-making in the management of patients with complex changes in health status. Students will undertake a further period of supernumerary integrated professional practice (SIPP) (60 hours) verified by their approved supervisor concurrently while undertaking this unit of study.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Nursing and Midwifery
| Code | NURS5076 |
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| Academic unit | Nursing and Midwifery |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an advanced understanding of pathological concepts as a basis of disease across the lifespan
- LO2. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of, and ability to undertake physical and clinical assessment techniques
- LO3. integrate patient assessment data and preferences obtained through history taking and patient assessment with relevant research and physiological information, to inform clinical decisions
- LO4. critically analyse initial patient assessment findings to generate clinical questions that serve as the basis for further investigation
- LO5. synthesise findings from patient assessment and diagnostic investigations and the application of this knowledge to clinical judgements and decision-making in the management of patients with complex changes in health status.
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