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MANDURAH-S1-FACE2FACE-2026-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S1-FACE2FACE-2026-ONGOING

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Enrolment rules

Enrolment in the Bachelor of Nursing B1417

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Unit content:

Overview of Organ Systems: Anatomical Orientation, Chemistry and Biochemistry, cell structure, cell division and regulation

Homeostasis

Infection Control: microorganisms, hand hygiene, chain of infection, nosocomial infection, isolation, personal protective equipment,

Immune system: fever, inflammation

Cardiovascular pressures: heart rate, blood pressure, blood flow

Respiration and oxygenation: oxygen saturation, oxygen delivery (nasal prongs, Hudson Mask), airways  

Skin functions: heat loss and gain, peripheral circulation, neurovascular observations, pressure areas, positioning and support

Fluids and Hydration: fluid balance

Elimination: urinalysis, bowels, bristol stool chart

Nutrition: food groups, height, weight, blood glucose level, ATP, 

Nervous System: Peripheral Nervous System, Central Nervous System, Pain, pain assessment

Medication Calculations: Ratio/Conversion 

Other notes:

Assessment Two is a Hurdle Assessment -students must demonstrate competence by passing this assessment to pass the unit.