Scientific Basis of Nursing Practice

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 2002
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Course ID
201101
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To enhance students' knowledge of pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts that may be applied to the understanding of disease states and their management in clinical practice.

  • Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
  • Contemporary Health Issues / Inflammation / Peripheral Nervous System
  • Pain, Analgesia, Anaesthesia, And Neoplasm

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain how cells adapt to injury and why tissues initiate inflammatory and pain responses in acute and chronic disorders
  • Explain the principles of pharmacotherapy, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to understand the effects of drug responses across the lifespan
  • Apply the principles of quality use of medicines including factors that influence the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy
  • Explain the processes and principles of surveillance, detection and diagnosis of disorders
  • Explain the mechanisms of neoplasia development, and the influence of risk factors including genetic and environmental aspects
  • Summarise the mechanisms of drug interactions on inflammation, pain and the peripheral nervous system
  • Apply relevant pathophysiological and pharmacological knowledge to case-based scenarios

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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