Adults & Older Persons (NURS1003)
Information valid for Summer Semester, 2017
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Recommended companion
NURS1001+1002+1004
Restricted
BN, BMid or BN/BMid. Students
Assessment methods
Participation, essay, examination
Course enquiries
Course description
Anatomy & physiology of the urinary & renal systems using an elderly woman who is dehydrated & suffers incontinence as a practice problem. The role of the kidneys in fluid, electrolyte & acid-base homeostasis & introduction to microbiology. The major physical & psychological milestones during adulthood & old age. Issues associated with the nursing management of this person.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Profile unavailable |
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Summer Semester, 2017 (27/11/2017 - 10/02/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Profile unavailable |
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |