Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

To enable ākonga to explore pathophysiological concepts and develop an understanding of pharmacological principles while introducing diverse approaches to health and wellbeing, including Māori traditional medicine and alternative therapies, as they apply to nursing practice.

Information
Course Code	NURS5501
Level	5
Credits	15

Description

The learning outcomes for this course are:

Identify the impact of pathophysiological processes on body function, with reference to different stages of the lifespan

Interpret assessment findings related to specific pathological conditions to support clinical reasoning and culturally safe nursing decisions

Discuss safe, ethical, legal and sustainable practice of medication administration in nursing contexts

Explain safe medication administration by applying pharmacological concepts and principles relevant to the use of selected medications in enrolled nursing practice

Describe the core principles of Rongoā Māori and other complementary medicines in nursing practice in Aotearoa New Zealand