Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Prerequisite

NURS7700

Restricted

Registered Nurses

Assessment methods

Case studies

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.

Course description

This course builds on NURS7700 (Foundations of Gastroenterology Nursing), expanding on the concepts with greater depth and complexity. The course provides the knowledge and skill required by the specialist gastroenterological nurse, working in a range of settings within the Australian Health Care system. This course focuses on nursing management and education of patients with common gastroenterological disorders who are undergoing common assessments, investigations and interventions.