Welcome to NURS2037 Health Variations 1 - Introduction to Alterations in Health

Welcome to NURS2037 Health Variations 1 - Introduction to Alterations in Health

These subject forms part of the Bachelor of Nursing.

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Aim

This subject provides the theoretical background knowledge for Professional Practice 3. It introduces students to the fundamental principles of perioperative nursing care in supporting clients undergoing surgical interventions incorporating the related pathophysiology and pharmacology. The focus of case history reviews will be on nursing care of surgical interventions relating to the gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal and reproductive systems, and injury prevention and controls, in particular. The National Health Priority Areas of Injury Prevention and Control, arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, and cancer control will be addressed.

Nursing subject companion

TheSchool of Nursing and Midwifery learning guide companion 2023 (PDF 2.65 MB)Download School of Nursing and Midwifery learning guide companion 2023 (PDF 2.65 MB) is intended to be read in conjunction with the syllabus and assignments for the subject you are currently enrolled in. It outlines key policies, procedures and processes to guide your studies at WSU Online.

Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

1. recognise and respond appropriately to physiological changes associated with alterations in the health of people across the lifespan
2. utilise evidence to support decision making for safe, person-centred care
3. explain the role of the nurse when caring for a person during the perioperative period
4. justify the selection and prioritisation of nursing care with a person experiencing an alteration in health
5. explain the safe and effective use of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions with a person experiencing an alteration in health
6. discuss the Australian National Health Priority Areas as they relate to person-centred care.

Set text

Throughout this subject, the eBook you will use each week is:

• Craft, J. A., Gordon, C. J., Huether, S. E., McCance, K. L., Brashers, V. L., & Rote, N. S. (2019).Understanding pathophysiology(3^rd). Elsevier Australia.

The electronic version of this text has been made available at no expense to you, and links to this eBook will be provided in each module's learning materials.

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• All assignments have been updated to be in alignment with the on-campus offering of this subject.

Please note:WSU is in the process of revising codes and terminology used in its programs. Throughout this transition period, you may see overlap as we update your learning materials.

Active learning

You will be engaged in an active learning environment, undertake regular online activities, and be guided through the learning process by expert teaching staff who provide regular feedback. On average, you will need to dedicate 10 hours each week to your learning, which will include readings, discussions with peers, and assignments.

Assignments

Minimum requirements to pass this subject of study

To achieve a pass in this subject of study, youmustdo the following:

• achieve at least 50% when all assignment marks are totalled
• complete and submit all assignment tasks at the required time and the required academic standard.

All of the assignments in this subject are mandatory. This means that you must make a submission for each of these assignments. You dont necessarily have to achieve a pass mark for each assignment, but you must submit every assignmentfailure to do so means that you will receive a Fail Non-Submit (FNS) grade for the subject.

You are required to attempt all available assignment elements. An automatic FNS grade will be awarded if any assignment task is not submitted/completed as per the details specified.

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Module 1: Perioperative nursing principle and the experience of pain and pain management during the perioperative period

Module 1: Perioperative nursing principle and the experience of pain and pain management during the perioperative period

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1.6 Case study: Jack

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Module 2: The deteriorating perioperative patient and overview of fluids and electrolyte physiology

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2.6 Discussion: Jack's lower abdominal pain

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Module 3: Principles of perioperative nursing care - Caring for a person experiencing Crohn's Disease or ulcerative colitis

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3.2 An introduction to Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

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3.5 The management of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

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Module 4: Principles of perioperative nursing care - Caring for the person experiencing Bowel Cancer

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4.2 An introduction to Cancer and its development

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4.3 An introduction to the pathogenesis of Cancer

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4.4 Pathophysiology of cancer: Bowel Cancer

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Module : Caring for the person experiencing Breast Cancer

Module 5: Caring for the person experiencing Breast Cancer

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5.2 An introduction to cancer

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Module 6: Caring for the person experiencing Prostate Cancer

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Module 7: The pathophysiological process of GIT conditions - Constipation. Postoperative recovery nursing care and caring for a person experiencing Diverticulitis

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Module 8: Principles of perioperative nursing care - Caring for a child who has Fractures

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8.4 Case study: Mary Thornton

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Module 9: Caring for the person with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Module 10: Caring for a person who has Osteoarthritis or Osteoporosis

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10.2 An introduction to bone biology

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Module 11: Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)

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