Neuroscience Nursing 1 unit (CNA535)

Online

Introduction

This unit provides clinically focused content that enables you to critically analyse contemporary neurological and neurosurgical theory and practice. You will apply evidence-informed approaches to the care, diagnostics, and management of individuals with neurological conditions. This unit is designed to enhance your clinical judgement, integrate theory into practice and prepare you to contribute to the advancement of neuroscience nursing at an advanced level.

Summary

Unit name	Neuroscience Nursing 1
Unit code	CNA535
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Nursing
Discipline	Nursing
Coordinator	Mrs Salli Jeavons
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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

• Apply knowledge of the biological theories that underpin a range of neuro medical and neurosurgical conditions.
• Critically reflect on the key neuroscience nursing interventions and nursing management of neurological patients.
• Critically analyse evidence-based literature and apply this knowledge to a range of neurological conditions.

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	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$2,862.00

• 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

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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Teaching

Assessment	Enquiry into Practice (30%)|Online Discussions and Summary Paper (30%)|Interactive Presentation (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator.
Recommended	Hickey, J., Strayer, A. L., (2020). The Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing. (8th edn). Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.

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