Launceston
Please note that the Semester 2 availability for this unit is only open to students admitted to course M5D Graduate Certificate in High Acuity Nursing.
This unit uses group work and late enrolment may affect your ability to participate actively.
Introduction
This unit explores physiological theories underpinning complex patient conditions. Students gain knowledge in the pathophysiology of respiratory, cardiac, haemodynamic problems including advanced supportive therapies. The unit prepares the student to apply knowledge in some specialty areas of nursing.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Interpreting Patient Deterioration |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA772 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Melanie Greenwood |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
Note
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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
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
CNA626
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online |
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| Assessment | Essay (2000 words) 50%; Online activities (2000 words) 50% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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