Launceston
Introduction
This unit of study extends students understanding of acute illness and how this is applied in the context of complex health conditions. Students will apply advanced health assessment prioritisation and clinical decision-making skills in high acuity practice environments for safe, quality person and family centred care. This unit focusses on enabling students to develop integrated advanced clinical capabilities for high acuity nursing practice.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | High Acuity Nursing |
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| Unit code | CNA556 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Kristy Cooper |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-line |
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| Assessment | Essay 1000 words 40%, Practice Profile 50% 2500 word equivalence, Quiz 10% (20 multiple choice questions). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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