Integrating Pathophysiology (11848.1)

In this unit nursing students will continue to examine pathophysiological concepts and apply this knowledge to the care of people in diverse populations, across the lifespan.
This unit will focus student learning on alterations to homeostasis occurring across body systems, the interrelatedness of pathophysiological concepts and processes and key health issues impacting on people's health and wellbeing.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to integrate and effectively communicate advanced knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology into person-centred nursing care for people experiencing health alterations across the lifespan. Students will apply knowledge of pathophysiology and risk factors to identify opportunities for health promotion activities.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain the relationships between pathophysiological processes and clinical manifestations that occur within and across body systems;
2. Discuss the pathophysiological concepts that inform clinical reasoning and nursing actions with accurate interpretation of relevant clinical data using correct scientific language and diverse communication mediums;
3. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiological states, nursing management priorities and pharmacological treatments to support rationales for care;
4. Apply knowledge of pathophysiological processes to identify opportunities for nurse led education and health promotion activities; and
5. Discuss bioscience concepts catering for an audience with varied health literacy to support nurse led health education and shared decision-making in care.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives

Prerequisites

10201 Concepts in Pathophysiology

Corequisites

Students must be enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing (364JA)

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.