NUR20007 · Swinburne University of Technology
Pharmacology and Pathophysiology in Nursing
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Nursing
What it covers
This unit presents an overview of the pathophysiological and pharmacological foundations, principles and procedures of safe medication administration, as well as of adverse reactions related to medications, and the legal requirements for safe administration.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 40% |
| Examination | Individual | 40% |
| Medical Calculation Testhurdle | Individual | 0% |
| Quizzes | Individual | 20% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |
| Wantirna | On campus |