Courses & Units
Neuroscience Nursing 1 CNA535
Launceston
Introduction
This unit provides clinically focussed content that will enable the student to critically analyse current neurological and neurosurgical theory and practices. Students will apply an evidence based approach to understanding care, diagnostics and management of the patient with neurological conditions such as intracranial lesions and vascular abnormalities.
Summary
| Unit name | Neuroscience Nursing 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA535 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Barbara Lisa Spiteri |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the biological theories that underpin a range of neuro medical and neurosurgical conditions.
- Critically reflect on the key neuroscience nursing interventions and nursing management of neurological patients.
- Critically analyse evidence-based literature and apply this knowledge to a range of neurological conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060309 | $493.00 | $493.00 | not applicable | $2,615.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Quiz (20%)|Enquiry into Practice (40%)|Online Discussions and Summary Paper (40%) |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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| Recommended | Hickey, J 2014, The Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing 7th edn, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, USA. Or Hickey, J, Strayer, A. L, 2019, The Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing 8th edn, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, USA. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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