Table 1 Basic concepts, anatomy and histology topics ranked as high priority (4 or above) by academics (ranking: 1 = lowest priority to 5 = highest priority)
From: Teaching science content in nursing programs in Australia: a cross-sectional survey of academics
| Topic | Mean/SD | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic concepts | ||
| Homeostasis | 4.72 ± 0.53 | 3-5 |
| Tissue types and functions | 4.15 ± 0.83 | 2-5 |
| Surface anatomy, body planes, orientation terminology | 4.10 ± 0.94 | 2-5 |
| Normal gross anatomy of: | ||
| Cardiovascular system | 4.72 ± 0.53 | 3-5 |
| Respiratory system | 4.72 ± 0.53 | 3-5 |
| Neurological system | 4.66 ± 0.55 | 3-5 |
| Renal system | 4.55 ± 0.63 | 3-5 |
| Gastrointestinal system | 4.41 ± 0.73 | 3-5 |
| Immune system | 4.21 ± 0.98 | 1-5 |
| Endocrine system | 4.24 ± 0.95 | 1-5 |
| Muscular system | 4.00 ± 1.08 | 1-5 |
| Skeletal system | 4.00 ± 0.85 | 2-5 |
| Integumentary system | 4.00 ± 0.78 | 2-5 |
| Normal cellular histology of: | ||
| Respiratory system: trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli | 4.21 ± 1.07 | 1-5 |
| Neurological system: neurons and neuroglia | 4.11 ± 0.92 | 1-5 |