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Introduction
This unit is designed to be experiential and practice focussed. The unit develops a nurse who is able to assess, plan and prioritise management of the critically ill patient applying the theoretical constructs related to Interpreting patient deterioration.
Summary
| Unit name | Foundations of Critical Care Nursing Practice |
| Unit code | CNA770 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Amali Hohol |
| 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 |
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| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* 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
- Prioritise critically ill patients care using data from integrated clinical assessment and monitoring.
- Reflect on and justify decision-making process in clinical practice considering nursing in collaborative and time critical environments when caring for critically ill patients.
- Apply problem solving and professional approaches in the specialist area of practice.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 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. Three one-hour online webinars delivered throughout the study period. |
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| Assessment | Clinical Practice Profile (50%)|Online Discussion and Summary Paper (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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| Recommended | These journals will be useful to your developing knowledge and understanding of the content in this unit:
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