High Acuity Nursing unit (CNA556)

Online

Introduction

This unit of study extends your understanding of acute illness and how this is applied in the context of complex health conditions. You will apply advanced health assessment prioritisation and clinical decision-making skills in high acuity practice environments for safe, quality person and family-centred care. This unit focuses on enabling you to develop integrated advanced clinical capabilities for high acuity nursing practice.

Summary

Unit name	High Acuity Nursing
Unit code	CNA556
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Nursing
Discipline	Nursing
Coordinator	Mrs Katherine Cianci
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

Note

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	05/07/2027	27/07/2027	30/08/2027	24/10/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Critically analyse the concepts and theory around recognition, response and management of the acute, complex and/or high acuity deteriorating patient.
• Apply concepts and theories around recognition, response and management of the acute, complex and/or high acuity deteriorating patient.
• Demonstrate high acuity capabilities required to care for acutely ill adults or children in clinical nursing environments.

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	$613.00	$613.00	not applicable

• 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.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

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.
Assessment	Essay (50%)|Practice Profile (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.
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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