Courses & Units
Contemporary Critical Care Nursing Science CNA773
This unit uses group work and late enrolment may affect your ability to participate actively.
Introduction
This unit builds upon the knowledge, understanding and skills developed in CNA772. 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | 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 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and describe the applied pathophysiological nature of complex conditions including diagnosis, pharmacological and therapeutic management across the age spectrums; Apply knowledge to complex clinical cases in the setting of critical care; Demonstrate problem solving capabilities as linked to knowledge of pathophysiology; Identify therapeutic management as justified against evidence based literature.
- Discuss, analyse and apply data gained from assessment, monitoring and laboratory findings against evidence based literature; Utilise problem solving skills that incorporates data gained from integrated assessment and monitoring practices; Recommends alternative options based upon assessment findings.
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060309 | $498.00 | $498.00 | not applicable | $2,615.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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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 | Online activities (Discussion forums, final submission, and quizzes) (50%)|Case Study (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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