Introduction
Students studying this unit will gain a deeper understanding of neurological disorders from an acute neuromedical and neurosurgical perspective. Unit content will include pathophysiology of central nervous system disorders such as infective or degenerative processes, spinal disorders and other conditions affecting the neurological system.
Summary
| Unit name | Neuroscience Nursing 2 |
| Unit code | CNA536 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Salli Jeavons |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the biological and epidemiological theories that underpin a range of neuro medical and neurosurgical conditions.
- Critically reflect on the key 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
| 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. Online webinar - 1 hour, 3 times per semester. |
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| Assessment | Professional Portfolio (30%)|Case Study (35%)|Online Discussion and Summary (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Hickey, J.V., & Strayer, A.L. (2020). The Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing (8th edn.). Wolters-Kluwer, Philadelphia Available as eBook in UTAS Library for students. |
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| 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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