Table 3 Basic concepts, anatomy, and histology topics ranked as moderate priority (3 – 3.99) 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 | ||
| Generic cell structure | 3.90 ± 0.98 | 2-5 |
| Biology of cancer | 3.31 ± 1.26 | 1-5 |
| Organelle function | 3.21 ± 1.01 | 1-5 |
| Normal gross anatomy of: | ||
| Reproductive system | 3.83 ± 0.97 | 2-5 |
| Normal cellular histology of: | ||
| Immune system: lymph nodes, spleen, marrow, blood cells | 3.89 ± 1.26 | 1-5 |
| Gastrointestinal: liver, pancreas, salivary, biliary, alimentary canal | 3.89 ± 0.99 | 1-5 |
| Muscle types: cardiac, smooth and skeletal | 3.75 ± 1.08 | 1-5 |
| Renal system: nephrons, ureter, bladder, urethra | 3.54 ± 0.52 | 3-4 |
| Skeletal: bone, cartilage | 3.50 ± 1.44 | 1-5 |
| Endocrine system: glandular tissue | 3.47 ± 0.69 | 2-4 |
| Integument – thick and thin skin | 3.43 ± 0.88 | 1-5 |
| Reproductive system: ovary, testes, uterus, vagina | 3.29 ± 1.12 | 1-5 |