nsg2hpa health priorities a
NURSING: HEALTH PRIORITIES A
NSG2HPA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will have the opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills in relation to: The aetiology and pathophysiology of inflammation, acute pain and the cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems across the lifespan and; Diagnostic testing (haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, medical imaging) and pharmacology related to inflammation, acute pain and three of the National Health Priority Areas (cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine) across the lifespan. You will be introduced to the theoretical basis of pharmacology including: Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and; The responsibilities, practical skills and scope of practice of the registered nurse in medication administration.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorYangama Jokwiro
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBNGEW, HBNGEB, HBNGE, HBNGEM, HBNGES, HBNENW, HBNENB, HBNEN, HBNENM, HBNENK, HBNENS and HBNSK no other rule applies OR Student must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNPRW, RBN, HZNMDB and HZNMD and must pass (NSG1ITN or NSG1INA) and (NSG1NMA or NSG1NAM).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply principles of pathophysiology and diagnostic testing to individuals experiencing cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine diseases.
- Activities:
- Online lectures and Enquiry based learning workshops centred around case studies of clients with these conditions
02. Apply principles of pharmacology to individuals experiencing acute pain, cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine diseases.
- Activities:
- Case studies investigated using EBL in workshops and via simulation in clinical laboratory setting.
03. Plan appropriate investigations and pharmacological intervention through the application of clinical reasoning and knowledge of the disease process.
- Activities:
- Case studies investigated using EBL in workshops and via simulation in clinical laboratory setting
04. Apply safe and therapeutic practice when administering medications.
- Activities:
- Clinical skills development in the laboratory setting.
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Week 07-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Parker
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 28
One 114.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"self directed learning"
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 14
Five 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Including simulations"
LectureWeek: 10 - 19
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.
"supplemented by 8hrs of online lectures"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 28
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"Student online activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 14
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Actual weeks vary on cohort"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One written examination (1200 words equivalent) | Pharmacology Examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One written examination (1200 words equivalent) | Pathophysiology Examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Online exam Certificates to be submitted to e-portfolio as evidence of medication competence | 20 | 04 |
| Four on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 800 words) | Online exam | 20 | 01, 02 |
Bendigo, 2019, Week 07-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelissa Deacon-Crouch
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 28
One 114.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"self directed learning"
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 14
Five 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Including simulations"
LectureWeek: 10 - 19
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.
"supplemented by 8hrs of online lectures"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 28
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"Student online activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 14
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Actual weeks vary on cohort"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One written examination (1200 words equivalent) | Pharmacology Examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One written examination (1200 words equivalent) | Pathophysiology Examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Online exam Certificates to be submitted to e-portfolio as evidence of medication competence | 20 | 04 |
| Four on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 800 words) | Online exam | 20 | 01, 02 |
Berwick, 2019, Week 07-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanne Joyce-McCoach
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 07 - 28
One 114.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 07 - 28
Five 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 07 - 28
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 07 - 28
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 07 - 28
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One written examination (1200 words equivalent) | Pharmacology Examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One written examination (1200 words equivalent) | Pathophysiology Examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Online exam Certificates to be submitted to e-portfolio as evidence of medication competence | 20 | 04 |
| Four on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 800 words) | Online exam | 20 | 01, 02 |
Frankston, 2019, Week 07-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanne Joyce-McCoach
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 07 - 28
One 114.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 07 - 28
Five 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 07 - 28
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 07 - 28
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 07 - 28
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One written examination (1200 words equivalent) | Pharmacology Examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One written examination (1200 words equivalent) | Pathophysiology Examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Online exam Certificates to be submitted to e-portfolio as evidence of medication competence | 20 | 04 |
| Four on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 800 words) | Online exam | 20 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 07-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYangama Jokwiro
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 28
One 114.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"self directed learning"
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 19
Five 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Including simulations"
LectureWeek: 10 - 19
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.
"supplemented by 8hrs of online lectures"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 28
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"Student online activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 19
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Actual weeks vary on cohort"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One written examination (1200 words equivalent) | Pharmacology Examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One written examination (1200 words equivalent) | Pathophysiology Examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Online exam Certificates to be submitted to e-portfolio as evidence of medication competence | 20 | 04 |
| Four on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 800 words) | Online exam | 20 | 01, 02 |
Mildura, 2019, Week 07-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBev Blanch
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 28
One 114.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"self directed learning"
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 14
Five 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Including simulations"
LectureWeek: 10 - 19
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.
"supplemented by 8hrs of online lectures"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 28
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"Student online activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 14
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Actual weeks vary on cohort"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One written examination (1200 words equivalent) | Pharmacology Examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One written examination (1200 words equivalent) | Pathophysiology Examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Online exam Certificates to be submitted to e-portfolio as evidence of medication competence | 20 | 04 |
| Four on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 800 words) | Online exam | 20 | 01, 02 |
Shepparton, 2019, Week 07-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sleeth
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 28
One 114.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"self directed learning"
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 14
Five 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Including simulations"
LectureWeek: 10 - 19
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.
"supplemented by 8hrs of online lectures"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 28
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"Student online activities"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 14
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Actual weeks vary on cohort"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One written examination (1200 words equivalent) | Pharmacology Examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One written examination (1200 words equivalent) | Pathophysiology Examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Online exam Certificates to be submitted to e-portfolio as evidence of medication competence | 20 | 04 |
| Four on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 800 words) | Online exam | 20 | 01, 02 |