Courses & Units
The Politics of Nursing CNA783
This unit is only available to registered nurses. This unit uses group work and late enrolment may affect your ability to participate actively.
Introduction
This unit explores the context of nursing within hospital and community settings. Students will examine the politics of power in nursing and the wider health arena. Specific areas include legal and ethical issues; career pathways; patient acuity; retention and education of nurses.
Summary
| Unit name | The Politics of Nursing |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA783 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Samantha Webb |
| 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
- Discuss the macro-political influences on the delivery of patient care in the healthcare system.
- Analyse the social and theoretical understanding of the micro-political effects of the healthcare context which can affect the ways in which nurses work.
- Discuss the tensions produced between the macro- and micro-political realities of healthcare in relation to the advancement of the nursing profession and the provision of quality patient care.
- Critically analyse the influence of various political factors on career advancement and the recruitment and retention of nurses in Australia.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
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 | Essay (50%)|Online Discussion and Reflection (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
There is no required text in this unit. Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
|---|---|
| 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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