Online
Students are expected to have employment or a student placement in an operating room environment. This unit uses group work and late enrolment may affect your ability to participate actively.
Introduction
This unit builds on CNA756. The content of this unit focuses on the varied anatomical and physiological conditions seen by the perioperative nurse within a selection of different specialities in the perioperative environment. Special considerations relating to nursing different patient cohorts undergoing surgery are also explored. Leadership and management in the perioperative environment will also be examined
Summary
| Unit name | Contemporary Perioperative Nursing Theory |
| Unit code | CNA757 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Fiona Newman |
| 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
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* 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).
Learning Outcomes
- Appraise the attributes and skills required for effective leadership, management, and implementing change in complex collaborative health care environments
- Critically analyse current socio-political and quality drivers and how they impact patient centred perioperative care and service improvement.
- Interpret and apply concepts of patient management within surgical specialties and different patient cohorts undergoing surgery.
- Search and appraise current research and evidence related to perioperative care using methods of enquiry, evaluative skills and attitudes for critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CNA756Teaching
| 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, three times throughout the study period. |
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| Assessment | Essay – Management & Leadership (50%)|Essay – Surgical Speciality Management (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
1. Rothrock, J.C. (Ed.d) (2022). Alexander’s care of the patient in surgery (17th ed). Elsevier Health Sciences.
Available via the unit reading list on MyLO as an online resource. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
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