Pathophysiology and Pharmacology B

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2027/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Health and Wellbeing

Unit Title:

Pathophysiology and Pharmacology B

Unit ID:

NURBN2105

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

(NURBN1105 or NURBN2020) (NURBN1111 and NURBN1112)

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

(NURBN2027)

ASCED:

060301

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

This unit builds on students’ knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to support person-centred, evidence-based nursing care. It focuses on health conditions affecting the hepatic, immune, renal, integumentary, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems across the lifespan. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the National Health Priority Areas by examining disease aetiology, pathophysiology, assessment, diagnostic testing, and pharmacological management. Emphasis is placed on applying evidence-based, safe, and effective pharmacological interventions that respect individual preferences, draw on patients’ strengths, and promote autonomy, health, and wellbeing.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component:

Supplementary Assessment:Yes

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:

K1.	Analyse pathophysiological processes and describe the compensatory mechanisms employed by different body systems in response to disease or illness.

K2.	Identify common medications from generic name and explain their mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and potential drug interactions.

Skills:

S1.	Assess and interpret diagnostic results using knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology, in the context of patient-reported symptoms and clinical findings.

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Apply knowledge of pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and pharmacology to nursing responsibilities in medication administration.

Other outcomes:

Unit Content:

The following key standards have guided the content development of this unit:

NMBA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Registered nurse standards for practice, Midwife standards for practice, Code of conduct, and ICN Code of ethics for nurses)
NSQHS National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
National Safety and Quality Primary and Community
ACQS Aged Care Quality Standards
National Health Priority Areas
The Prescribing Competencies Framework

Content will include learning in the following systems:

Hepatic
Immune
Renal
Integumentary
Gastrointestinal
Endocrine
Special Senses
Reproduction

Graduate Attributes:

Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.

FED TASK and descriptor		Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit
FED TASK and descriptor		Level
FEDTASK 1 Interpersonal	Students at this level will demonstrate an advanced ability in a range of contexts to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display high level skills in-person and/or online in: • Using and demonstrating a high level of verbal and non-verbal communication • Demonstrating a mastery of listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Demonstrating and showing empathy for others • High order skills in negotiating and conflict resolution skills\\ • Demonstrating mastery of working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams.
FEDTASK 2 Leadership	Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery in professional skills and behaviours in leading others. • Creating and sustaining a collegial environment • Demonstrating a high level of self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect and justify decisions • Inspiring and initiating opportunities to lead others • Making informed professional decisions • Demonstrating initiative in new professional situations.
FEDTASK 3 Critical Thinking and Creativity	Students at this level will demonstrate high level skills in working in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically to generate and consider complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level • Analysing complex and abstract ideas, concepts and information • Communicate alternative perspectives to justify complex ideas • Demonstrate a mastery of challenging conventional thinking to clarify complex concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving to new situations for further learning.	Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context
FEDTASK 4 Digital Literacy	Students at this level will demonstrate the ability to work competently across a wide range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Mastering, exploring, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information professionally • Collating, managing complex data, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding professionally to messages in a range of professional digital media • Contributing competently and professionally to digital teams and working groups • Participating at a high level in digital learning opportunities.	Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor
FEDTASK 5 sustainable and Ethical Mindset	Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery of considering and assessing the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting professional ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Demonstrate informed judgment making that considers the impact of devising complex solutions in ambiguous global economic environmental and societal contexts • Professionally committing to the promulgation of social responsibility • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Communicating lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to the diverse professional others • Generating, leading and implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life	Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting	Professional Standards
1.	K2, S1	Application of pathophysiology for nursing practice	Asynchronous Oral Presentation	40-60%	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
2.	K1, K2, S1, A1	Two phase exam	Examination	40-60%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
3.	K1, K2, S1, A1	Attendance at Active Learning Sessions	80% Attendance at Active Learning Sessions	S/U Hurdle	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
4.	K1, K2, S1, A1	100% Attendance/attempt at assessments 1 and 2	100% Attendance/attempt at assessments 1 and 2	S/U Hurdle	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Adopted Reference Style:

APA ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency