NUR5704 Pathophysiology for advanced paediatric clinical nursing
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5704 Pathophysiology for advanced paediatric clinical nursing is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR5704
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After NUR5704
1 unit list NUR5704 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course code M6006 or M6031.
Overview
Understanding the core paediatric pathophysiology is essential to caring for unwell children.
This unit focuses on pathophysiological concepts that will allow nurses to accurately assess and care for paediatric patients.
The theoretical knowledge gained from this unit can assist with the implementation of nursing interventions and planning care in the clinical environment.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Block on |
Assessment
- Secure online quizzes x 3 throughout semester (30%)Other30%
- Written Assignment (2000-2500 words) (35%)Assignment35%
- End of semester Examination (35%) (Hurdle)ExamCompetency hurdle35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe anatomical and physiological changes of major body systems associated with growth and development from neonate to adolescence and explain these differences compared to adults.
- 2
Explain the aetiology and pathophysiological processes associated with disease progression in a range of conditions observed in children.
- 3
Correctly interpret physiological data in the context of pathophysiology associated with a range of diseases and conditions observed in children.
- 4
Using example pathophysiological data and cases, consider theoretical principles related to the nursing management of sick children.
- 5
Apply pathophysiological understandings in the assessment sick children and their nursing requirements.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops48 hours
- 6 x 8 hour teacher directed in-class workshops per semester (48 hours)
- 2 hours of Prepare self-directed study per workshop (12 hours)
- 2 hours of Apply self-directed study per workshop (12 hours)
- 6 weeks of 12 hours of self-directed study (non-workshop weeks) (72 hours) including readings and online activities.
Total 144 hours (12 hours per week)
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mrs Nicole Pope
- Chief Examiners
- Mrs Nicole Pope
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5704?
NUR5704 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after NUR5704?
NUR5704 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including NUR5928.
When is NUR5704 offered?
In 2021, NUR5704 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is NUR5704?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does NUR5704 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.