Introduction
This unit builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in CNA770 Foundations of Critical Care Nursing Practice. This unit extends developing clinical assessment and patient management skills in complex critical care situations. You will apply integrated problem-solving skills reflecting advanced practice concepts guided by readings, and practical activities.
Summary
| Unit name | Contemporary Critical Care Nursing Practice |
| Unit code | CNA771 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Amali Hohol |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Integrate advanced clinical assessment skills by incorporating a variety of data sources and health professional input.
- Evaluate complex care plans in critical care nursing practices using evidence informed research in collaboration with the healthcare team to promote Person-Centred Care and optimise patient outcomes.
- Apply problem solving capabilities related to the care of the complex critically ill patient incorporating team leadership skills in a highly technological area.
- Critically reflect on and respond to ethical issues to mitigate potential adverse consequences in high-pressure intensive care environments.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CNA770 Foundations of Critical Care Nursing Practice.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 | Clinical Practice Profile (50%)|Online Activities and Essay (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Aitken, L., Marshall, A., & Buckley, T. (Eds.). (2023). Critical care nursing (5th ed.). Elsevier. Cairo, J (ed) (2020). Pilbeam’s mechanical ventilation: Physiological and clinical applications, (7th ed). Mosby Elsevier. |
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| Recommended | Australian Critical Care Journal, Official Journal of Australian College of Critical Care Nurses, Elsevier. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing Journal, ScienceDirect. Further 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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