Orthopaedic Nursing 2 unit (CNA531)

Introduction

This unit builds upon CNA528 Orthopaedic Nursing 1 and further explores the gamut of orthopaedic disorders, in particular complex and chronic disease processes. Students will examine the implications of living with orthopaedic conditions.

Summary

Unit name	Orthopaedic Nursing 2
Unit code	CNA531
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Nursing
Discipline	Nursing
Coordinator	Mrs Michelle Talbot
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and explain complex and chronic bone disease processes that impact on the lifestyle of people with a range of orthopaedic conditions
• Critically analyse the management of complex and chronic orthopaedic conditions and the effect they have on the duration of care and the lifestyle of individuals and their families

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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	Comprehensive Case Analysis (50%)|Online Presentation and Essay (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	There are no required textbooks for this unit. Required 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
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.

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