Postgraduate - UnitNUR5703 - Advanced pathophysiology and health assessment 1

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between normal physiological aspects and pathological processes of common disease conditions in Australia.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the sequence of cellular events preceding cell death and cellular alterations.
3. Accurately describe and interpret the aetiology, clinical manifestations and pathophysiology of a range of diseases/conditions observed in specialty practice in respiratory, cardiac, renal system and shock.
4. Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex principles used to assess a patient, in all age groups, within a clinical setting.
5. Accurately record an in-depth patient health history and assessment findings appropriate to the student's discipline.
6. Incorporate, and reflect critically, age related differences, cultural, and ethnic variations relevant to the patient's health history.
7. Demonstrate, evaluate, implement and analyse the prioritised nursing assessment of a complex patient and apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice.