Introduction
This unit builds upon the knowledge, understanding and skills related to the pathophysiology of conditions commonly seen in intensive care settings. The content of this unit focuses on the scientific theories related to nursing critically ill patients with single and multi-organ failure. Specialised cardiothoracic and neuromedical pathology will be explored, as will principles of nursing the critically ill child and obstetric patient.
Summary
| Unit name | Contemporary Critical Care Nursing Science |
| Unit code | CNA773 |
| 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
- Critically examine the applied pathophysiology of complex conditions in intensive care.
- Analyse the data gained from assessment, monitoring and laboratory findings to recommend evidence-informed interventions, considering sustainability, person-centred outcomes and interprofessional collaboration in intensive care.
- Justify therapeutic management for the complex critically ill patient using ethical decision making and problem solving strategies to enhance patient outcome.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
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 | Case Study Presentation (50%)|Discussion forums (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Aitken, L, Marshall, A & Chaboyer, W. (Eds). (2019). Critical care nursing (4th ed.), Elsevier. |
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| Recommended | Australian Critical Care Journal, Official Journal of Australian College of Critical Care Nurses Intensive and Critical Care Nursing Journal 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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