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Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice unit (CNA803)

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Offered to Registered Nurses with specialist qualifications and extensive clinical experience. Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Nursing (or equivalent) required.

Introduction

This unit builds upon knowledge gained previously in areas of leadership, change management, peer supervision, as well as collaborative and reflective practice, extending these capabilities into advanced clinical and leadership decision-making. You will focus your learning through a research/academic writing lens.

You are expected to advance your skills in disseminating your advanced knowledge in a range of formats, addressing complex issues relevant to advanced nursing practice. Whether focusing on clinical practice, research or leadership, you will critically analyse complex situations or presentations, integrate evidence into decision-making, and clearly articulate your reasoning in written format. Assessment provides structured opportunities to demonstrate autonomy, reflective practice and evidence-informed approaches to improving person-centred care and professional capability.
 

Summary

Unit name Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice
Unit code CNA803
Credit points 25
College/School Health
School of Nursing
Discipline Nursing
Coordinator Doctor Michelle Paliwoda
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate or Research

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026
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

  • Critically evaluate and synthesise evidence to generate solutions that inform advanced nursing practice and autonomous decision-making.
  • Integrate and apply advanced level knowledge of your specialist area across clinical, research or leadership contexts.
  • Communicate complex ideas and findings effectively through a range of professional and academic formats appropriate to audience and purpose.
  • Design, plan, and develop substantial written and/or practice-based projects that demonstrate innovation, autonomy and evidence-informed practice.

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 $1,184.00 $1,184.00 not applicable $6,356.00
  • 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

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
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

Prior completion of 125 cpts

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Individual Study – This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 20 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning.

AssessmentApplication - Practice Change Proposal (30%)|Inquiry - Review of Literature (30%)|Capstone Output - Scholarly or Clinical Submission (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required 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.
Recommended

Recommended 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.

You will learn how to search for further scholarly literature from the UTAS library databases.  

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