Perianaesthesia Nursing 2 unit (CNA534)

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Introduction

This unit is designed to be experiential and practice focused. It will build upon theoretical knowledge introduced in CNA532 Perianaesthesia Nursing 1 and focus on the complex healthcare needs of patients requiring specialised anaesthetic and immediate postanaesthetic (Stage 1) nursing care. The practice skills required to address complex nursing situations in the anaesthetic and postanaesthetic care unit will be covered. You will examine complications and emergencies requiring nursing intervention, coordination and management during the patient’s anaesthetic and immediate postanaesthetic (Stage 1) phase of their perioperative journey.

Summary

Unit name	Perianaesthesia Nursing 2
Unit code	CNA534
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Nursing
Discipline	Nursing
Coordinator	Mr James Halford
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Utilise specialist knowledge to assess and manage complex health care needs of patients requiring anaesthetic and immediate postanaesthetic nursing care.
• Critically analyse best evidence practice in perianaesthesia nursing to enhance patient care.
• Assess various complications and emergencies requiring nursing intervention, coordination and management to determine course of action.
• Critically reflect on perianaesthesia nursing practice, identifying strengths and areas for improvement in relation to current practices and standards for the industry.
• Communicate clinical decision processes in a variety of complex situations relating to perianaesthesia nursing.

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
060399	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$3,178.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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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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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. There are 3 x 1 hour Online Webinars.
Assessment	Action Plan (20%)|Presentation: Interactive Oral Presentation (40%)|Professional Portfolio (40%)
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

You should read broadly around the issues discussed within this unit. The following texts may be useful:    Aitken, L., Marshall, A., & Chaboyer, W. (Eds.). (2019). Critical care nursing, (4th ed.). Elsevier. (available as eBook on Booktopia)    ACORN (2020). ACORN clinical standards. Vol. 1. 16th Edition. Adelaide.    ACORN (2020). ACORN professional standards. Vol. 2. 16th Edition. Adelaide.    Butterworth, J. F., Mackey, D. C., & Wasnick, J. D. (2022). Morgan and Mikhail's clinical anesthesiology (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.    Odom-Forren, J. (2022). Drain’s perianesthesia nursing: A critical care approach (8th ed.). Elsevie    Hamlin, L, Davies, M, Richardson-Tench, M & Sutherland-Fraser, S. (2016). Perioperative nursing: An introduction  (2nd edn). Elsevier, Sydney.    Harley, I., & Hore, P. (2014). Anaesthesia - An introduction (5th ed.). IP Communications.    Thompson, J., Moppett, I., & Wiles, M. (Eds.).(2025). Smith & Aitkenhead’s textbook of anaesthesia, (8th edn). Elsevier.

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