Courses & Units
Complex Care NUR353
Introduction
The focus of Complex Care is on acute deterioration, illness trajectories and disease progression, assessment, collaborative patient management and pharmacology. Complex Care synthesises your knowledge of complex conditions affecting multiple body systems to manage patients with acute and chronic illnesses across the life span, including palliative and end of life care. You will be provided with a range of scenarios to apply your clinical reasoning skills and are required to recognise, interpret, analyse and record data relevant to the acutely deteriorating patient, in accordance with the NSQHS Standards. You will use current research to identify evidence-informed nursing interventions and person-centred management plans.
Summary
| Unit name | Complex Care |
|---|---|
| Unit code | NUR353 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mr Aitor Baonza |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Nursing Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic | |
| Launceston | Nursing Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Nursing Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Rozelle - Sydney | Nursing Study Period 2 | On-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Study Period 2 | 20/5/2024 | 11/6/2024 | 1/7/2024 | 11/8/2024 |
* 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
- Analyse the component steps in clinical reasoning and critical thinking to manage the complex, stable patient in both community and acute care settings.
- Recognise and respond to acute deterioration in health care settings.
- Apply palliative care principles to support the needs of clients, their families and carers .
- Critically evaluate current evidence and data relevant to complex patient care and management.
- Work effectively in teams, adapting written and verbal communication to the requirements of each situation.
- Communicate relevant data in a clear and concise manner to ensure quality person-centred outcomes.
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
CXA243 Pathophysiology for Health Care 2Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is delivered in a blended delivery mode comprising of face-to-face intensives as well as content delivered 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. You can interact with the online content at any time, which will be in a modularised format. Online tutorials/webinars will provide further opportunity to engage with educators and peers and consolidate your knowledge of the online presentations and readings. The format and content of these sessions will be advertised through MyLO announcements. This unit has 8 hours of on-campus simulation (laboratory) sessions, 2 (1 hour) workshops and 4 (1 hour) webinars. |
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| Assessment | Quiz x 2 (10%)|Case Study (40%)|Case or problem activated learning (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Amerman, EC 2019, Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Global Edition), Pearson Education, Essex, UK. Bauldoff, G., Gubrud, P., Carno, A., Levett-Jones, T., Hales, M., Berry, K., Carville, T., Dwyer, T., Knox, N., Moxham, L., Reid-Searl, K. & Stanley, D. 2020. Lemone and Burke’s Medical-Surgical Nursing. 4th ed. Pearson, Melbourne, Vic. Tiziani, A 2022, Harvard’s Nursing Guide to Drugs, 11th edition, Mosby, Sydney, NSW. Bullock, S. & Manias, E. 2016, Fundamentals of Pharmacology, 8th edition, Pearson, Melbourne, Vic. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided via the unit Reading List on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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