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
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Enquiry into Practice (30%)|Online Discussions and Summary Paper (30%)|Interactive Presentation (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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| 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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