Courses & Units
Contemporary Critical Care Nursing Science CNA773
Introduction
This unit builds upon the knowledge, understanding and skills developed in CNA772 Interpreting Patient Deterioration. The content of this unit focuses on the scientific theories related to nursing the critically ill patient with single and multi-organ systems failure. Specialised cardiothoracic and neuromedical pathology will be explored as will principles of nursing the critically ill child and obstetric patient.
Summary
| Unit name | Contemporary Critical Care Nursing Science |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA773 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Doctor Farida Saghafi |
| 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
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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 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the applied pathophysiology of complex conditions.
- Analyse the data gained from assessment, monitoring and laboratory findings against evidence-based literature to recommend options for interventions in critical care.
- Justify therapeutic management related to the care of the complex critically ill patient incorporating problem solving capabilities and consideration for alternatives.
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 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,883.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CNA772Teaching
| 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 | Case Study (50%)|Online activities (Discussion forums and quizzes) (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Aitken, L, Marshall, A & Chaboyer, W (eds) 2019, Critical Care Nursing, 4th edn, Elsevier, Chatswood. (available as eBook) |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Â Australian Critical Care Journal, Official Journal of Australian College of Critical Care Nurses Intensive and Critical Care Nursing Journal Further 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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