Fundamentals of Nursing Knowledge 2

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5901
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Course ID
202283
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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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

The aim of this course is to enhance fundamental nursing practice that underpin selected acute and chronic illnesses across the lifespan, integrating evidence-based practice.

  • Principles Of Fluid Management
  • Cardiac Conditions
  • Respiratory Conditions 1
  • Respiratory Conditions 2
  • Oncology
  • Renal & Urinary Conditions
  • Complications 1
  • Complications 2
  • Gastrointestional Conditions
  • Musculoskeletal Conditions

Course learning outcomes

  • Integrate and apply knowledge from nursing science and evidence-based practice for an individual with simple, acute and chronic health care needs
  • Integrate biological, physiological and pharmacological sciences with nursing the acutely and chronically ill patient
  • Identify relevant activities of daily living for a patient with a selected health problem
  • Articulate considerations of varying needs of patients who are ill across the lifespan
  • Identify and explain diagnostic tests relevant to selected health problems
  • Identify and describe pharmacokinetics for selected health problems
  • Identify nutritional requirements for patients with chronic illness

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Degree list
The following degrees include this course