Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Delivery mode

Internal

Prerequisite

NURS1001, NURS1002, NURS1003, NURS1004

Recommended companion

Restricted

BN Students

Assessment methods

Assignment, PBL Assessment and Examination

Course enquiries

Course description

Anatomy & physiology & pathophysiology of the musculo-skeletal system using a school-aged child who sustains a fractured femur. This practice problem will initially be examined from the injury site. Issues associated with nursing management of this child & his family. Bone growth & repair, wound healing & associated pharmacology treatment & strategies to assist individuals & families cope with change & loss.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Summer Semester, 2017 (27/11/2017 - 10/02/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile