Courses & Units
Contemporary Perioperative Nursing Theory CNA757
Students are expected to have employment or a student placement in an operating room environment. This unit uses group work and late enrolment may affect your ability to participate actively.
Introduction
This unit builds on CNA756. The content of this unit focuses on the varied anatomical and physiological conditions seen by the perioperative nurse within a selection of different specialities in the perioperative environment. Special considerations relating to nursing different patient cohorts undergoing surgery are also explored. Leadership and management in the perioperative environment will also be examined
Summary
| Unit name | Contemporary Perioperative Nursing Theory |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA757 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Fiona Newman |
| 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
- Appraise the attributes and skills required for effective leadership, management, and implementing change in complex collaborative health care environments
- Critically analyse current socio-political and quality drivers and how they impact upon patient centred perioperative care and service improvement.
- Interpret and apply concepts of patient management within surgical specialties and different patient cohorts undergoing surgery.
- Search and appraise current research and evidence bases related perioperative care and using methods of enquiry, evaluative skills and attitudes for critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060301 | $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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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CNA756Teaching
| 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. |
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| Assessment | Essay – Management & Leadership (50%)|Essay – Surgical Speciality Management (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the unit Reading List on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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