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Nursing the Person with Altered Physical Health Part B

To enable students to utilise knowledge and skills to identify safe and effective nursing practice for people with altered physical health, throughout the lifespan.

Information
Course Code BNNP644
Level 6
Credits 15

Description

Discuss safe and effective nursing practice of people with altered physical health in acute, chronic and rehabilitation phases.

Describe collaborative practice with people with altered physical health (including Māori), their family, whānau and the multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrate the application of health assessment knowledge and skills in simulated settings.

Describe major drug groups used for treatment of people with common physical conditions, and the effects, side effects and considerations in administration of these medications.