Courses & Units
Self Management in Renal Nursing CNA576
This unit uses group work and late enrolment might affect your ability to participate actively.
Introduction
This subject addresses the principles of renal nursing incorporating the psychological, ethical and sociological domains of health. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to facilitate the patient's adaptation to renal dysfunction and promote the patient's self concept and quality of life. Concepts of health promotion and health education underpin this unit.
Summary
| Unit name | Self Management in Renal Nursing |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA576 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Deborah Fortnum |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Integrate concepts of health promotion into nephrology nursing practice to facilitate adoption of self-management strategies by clients and the wider community.
- Critically discuss the politics of health within professional nephrology nursing practice and its current and potential impact on the community and nephrology client outcomes.
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 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,883.00 |
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.
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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 | Online Discussion & Summary Paper (25%)|Presentation (25%)|Essay (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need access to at least one of the following texs: Thomas, N (ed.) 2019, Renal Nursing, 5th edn., John Wiley, West Sussex, UK Daugirdas, JT, Blake, PG & Ing, T (eds) 2014, Handbook of Dialysis 5th edn, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. Bodin, S (Ed.) 2017, Contemporary Nephrology Nursing, (3rd edn.) American Nephrology Nurses' Association - available via unit reading list under Texts. Taal, M, Brenner, B, & Rector, F, (Eds.) 2020, Brenner & Rector's the Kidney [electronic resource] - available via unit reading list under Texts |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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