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Contemporary Perioperative Nursing Theory unit (CNA757)

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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

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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

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

* 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

  • 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

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 $3,178.00
  • 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

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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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Requisites

Prerequisites

CNA756

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, three times throughout the study period. 

AssessmentEssay – Management & Leadership (50%)|Essay – Surgical Speciality Management (50%)
TimetableView 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.
2.    Sutherland-Fraser, S., Davies, M., Gillespie, B., & Lockwood, B. (2021). Perioperative nursing: An introduction (3rd ed.).. Elsevier Health Sciences.    


The above textbooks are available via the unit reading list on MyLO. Loan copies only available. Students advised to purchase text book.


1.    Australian College of Perioperative Nurses. (2026). The new ACORN standards: 2026 standards for safe and quality care in the perioperative environment (SSQCPE) for organizations (Vol.3).
2.    Australian College of Perioperative Nurses, (2026). The new ACORN standards: 2026 professional practice standards for perioperative nurses (PPSPN) for organisations (Vol.4).
 

Available via the unit reading list on MyLO as an online resource.
Recommended

Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the unit Reading List on the University Library website.

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