Courses & Units
Anaesthetic & Recovery Nursing 2 CNA534
Introduction
This unit is designed to be experiential and practice focused. It will focus on the complex health care needs of patients requiring specialised anaesthetic and recovery nursing care. The practice skills required to address complex nursing situations in the anaesthetic and recovery environment will be covered in this unit. Students will examine potential complications and/or emergencies requiring nursing intervention, coordination and management during the patient's anaesthetic and recovery phase of their operative procedure.
Summary
Unit name | Anaesthetic & Recovery Nursing 2 |
---|---|
Unit code | CNA534 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
Discipline | Nursing |
Coordinator | Ms Suzi Querruel |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Launceston | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse and reflect on the policies and guidelines of specialist professional bodies such as ACPAN, ANZCA and ACORN to support clinical decision making.
- Apply advanced risk management strategies in anaesthetics and recovery nursing.
- Reflect and evaluate one's own clinical practice with a view to making improvements when required, thus improving patient care and safety.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
060399 | $498.00 | $498.00 | not applicable | $2,615.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Individual Study – This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. |
---|---|
Assessment | Practice Portfolio (40%)|Critical Analysis of Policy or Guideline (30%)|Risk Management Case Scenario. (30%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
---|---|
Recommended | You should read broadly around the issues discussed within this unit. The following texts may be useful:
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.