NURSING: HEALTH PRIORITIES A
NSG2HPA
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you 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 to the responsibilities, practical skills and scope of practice of the registered nurse in medication administration.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorYangama Jokwiro
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBNGEW, HBNGEB, HBNGE, HBNGEM, HBNGES, HBNENW, HBNENB, HBNEN, HBNENF, HBNENM, HBNENK, HBNENS OR Student must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNPRW, RBN, HZNPS, HZNMDB and HZNMD and must pass (NSG1ITN or NSG1INA) and (NSG1NMA or NSG1NAM) OR must be admitted in the following course: HBNSK and HBNMU with no other rule
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Principles of Pathophysiology
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBullock, S and Hales, M
Year2018
Edition/Volume2nd ed
PublisherPearson
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
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Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Australia and New Zealand Nursing and Midwifery Drug Handbook or Harvards Nursing Guide to Drugs
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMcKenna & Mirkov, S. or Tiziani, A
Year2019
Edition/Volume8th ed.
PublisherLippincott Williams & Wilkins or Mosby Australia (Elsevier)
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
McKenna's Pharmacology for Nursing and Health Professionals
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorLisa McKenna, Anecita Gigi Lim
Year2016
Edition/Volume2nd ed
PublisherLippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Parker
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 24.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO4 |
Five on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 1200 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One two hour pharmacology and pathophysiology examination (equivalent to 2000 words) centrally conducted examination | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Berwick (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanne Joyce-McCoach
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 24.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO4 |
Five on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 1200 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One two hour pharmacology and pathophysiology examination (equivalent to 2000 words) centrally conducted examination | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Frankston (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanne Joyce-McCoach
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 24.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO4 |
Five on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 1200 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One two hour pharmacology and pathophysiology examination (equivalent to 2000 words) centrally conducted examination | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSandra Connor
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 24.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
One 24.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO4 |
Five on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 1200 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One two hour pharmacology and pathophysiology examination (equivalent to 2000 words) centrally conducted examination | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mauritius (Polytechnics), 2021, Week 01-15, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNichole Orwin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 1 - 15
Ten 1.00 hour lecture per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 1 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 1 - 15
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 1 to week 15 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 1 - 15
Ten 1.00 hour workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 1 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO4 |
Five on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 1200 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One two hour pharmacology and pathophysiology examination (equivalent to 2000 words) centrally conducted examination | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelissa Deacon-Crouch
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 6 - 24
Five 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 6 - 24
One 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
One 24.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 6 - 26
Two 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
WorkShopWeek: 6 - 26
Three 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO4 |
Five on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 1200 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One two hour pharmacology and pathophysiology examination (equivalent to 2000 words) centrally conducted examination | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYangama Jokwiro
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 6 - 24
Five 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 6 - 24
One 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
One 24.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 6 - 26
Two 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
WorkShopWeek: 6 - 26
Three 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO4 |
Five on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 1200 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One two hour pharmacology and pathophysiology examination (equivalent to 2000 words) centrally conducted examination | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYangama Jokwiro
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 8 - 23
Five 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
LectureWeek: 8 - 23
One 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
One 24.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 8 - 23
Three 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via online.
As per clinical cohorts
WorkShopWeek: 8 - 23
Two 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
As per clinical planner for cohorts
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO4 |
Five on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 1200 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One two hour pharmacology and pathophysiology examination (equivalent to 2000 words) centrally conducted examination | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mauritius (Polytechnics), 2021, Week 08-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNichole Orwin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 8 - 26
Ten 1.00 day lecture per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 8 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 26
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 8 to week 26 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 8 - 26
Ten 1.00 hour workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 8 to week 26.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO4 |
Five on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 1200 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One two hour pharmacology and pathophysiology examination (equivalent to 2000 words) centrally conducted examination | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mauritius (Polytechnics), 2021, Week 13-21, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNichole Orwin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 13 - 21
Ten 1.00 hour lecture per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 13 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 13 - 21
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 13 to week 21 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 13 - 21
Ten 1.00 hour workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 13 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO4 |
Five on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 1200 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One two hour pharmacology and pathophysiology examination (equivalent to 2000 words) centrally conducted examination | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mauritius (Polytechnics), 2021, Week 35-47, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNichole Orwin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 35 - 47
Ten 1.00 hour lecture per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 35 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 35 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 35 to week 47 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 35 - 47
Ten 1.00 hour workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 35 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medication Calculation Assessment (equivalent to 800 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO4 |
Five on-line quizzes related to each module covered during the semester (equivalent to 1200 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One two hour pharmacology and pathophysiology examination (equivalent to 2000 words) centrally conducted examination | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |