Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Specialisation) (H5F)

This unit equips students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for understanding their experience as a student in child and family health settings. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of physical and developmental assessment, nutrition and infant…

This unit enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills required for child and family health practice. You will be exposed to new concepts and information that will enable you to manage more complex situations as you move towards…

This unit examines the changing philosophies that have underpinned the practice of child and family health. The unit content will particularly focus on critical reflection, social constructions of motherhood, primary health care and strategies to promote the health of children…

This unit provides you with an understanding of the contextual factors impacting the health of children and their families, and service delivery. You will be encouraged to critically reflect on child and family health practice in relation to observations of…

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.…

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…

This unit explores physiologic theories underpinning complex patient conditions. You will gain knowledge in the pathophysiology of respiratory, cardiac, haemodynamic, renal and neurological disease including advanced supportive therapies. The unit will prepare you to apply knowledge in some specialty areas…

This unit builds upon the knowledge, understanding and skills developed in CNA772 Interpreting Patient Deterioration. The content of this unit focuses on the scientific theories related to nursing critically ill patients with single and multi-organ systems failure. Specialised cardiothoracic and…

This unit explores physiologic theories underpinning complex patient conditions. You will gain knowledge in the pathophysiology of respiratory, cardiac, haemodynamic, renal and neurological disease including advanced supportive therapies. The unit will prepare you to apply knowledge in some specialty areas…

This unit will equip you with the essential knowledge to manage acute patient presentations in the emergency setting. You will consolidate your learning and apply your theoretical knowledge into practice in your emergency department.  The unit focuses on applying patient…

This unit extends clinical assessment and management skills of the student by exploring emergency presentations in the acutely unwell adult and paediatric patient. This unit develops an emergency nurse who is able to critically assess and evaluate the patient's condition…

This unit is underpinned by the theories and the practice of trauma nursing. The kinematics of trauma, patterns and mechanisms of injury, common trauma presentations and physiological response to trauma across the age spectrum will be examined. Students will extend…

Students will be introduced to what leadership means for the clinician in contemporary practice. This unit will focus attention on learning about the essential components and processes of leadership in practice environments. Internal and external factors influencing leadership in contemporary…

This unit will focus on the theory underpinning Practice Development to enable and enhance students individual leadership capabilities, skills and knowledge within their own practice setting. Students will engage in a diverse range of learning opportunities to develop the skills…

This unit is experiential, and practice focussed. The emphasis is on extending your leadership capabilities. You will identify a practice problem within your workplace to make a service or quality improvement, review and analyse the evidence that supports the practice…

This unit provides a theoretical foundation upon which to critically explore specialist mental health nursing practice. Students will analyse the impact of social and historical factors, and explore key legal and ethical issues, as they relate to contemporary mental healthcare and recovery-oriented practice.…

This unit builds upon CNA740 Foundations of Mental Health Nursing Theory 1. The unit explores key issues in mental health nursing including recovery-oriented practice, mental health promotion, and the integration of lived-experience perspectives. You will critically examine recovery-oriented mental health…

This Unit is co-requisite with Unit CNA740. In this Unit students will employ a critical reflective and problem-based learning approach to support the development of the knowledge, skill and attitudinal competencies required for effective practice as beginning level specialist practitioners…

The emphasis is on the application of, through project work, key principles supporting the notions of rehabilitation and recovery across a range of mental health settings and mental health disorders. The roles and responsibilities of the client, their family, the…

This unit focuses on developing perioperative clinical skills based on Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN) principles of practice. Successful completion of this unit enable you to deliver person-centred care within the context of the perioperative environment.…

This unit builds on the knowledge and skills developed in CNA754 and is guided by clinical practice. Meanings arising from the content addressed in CNA757 are explored within an experiential mode of learning. Advanced problem solving, critical thinking and communication…

This unit provides you with a thorough understanding of perioperative nursing principles, focusing on legal, ethical and professional practice. It also covers key aspects of applied perioperative environmental and infection control principles.…

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…

This Unit aims to develop the student’s advanced knowledge, skills and analysis of primary health care (PHC). Students will develop knowledge and skills in critical thinking and in the application of PHC research to practice, with a focus on addressing…

This unit will explore Primary Health principles, philosophy, approaches, and frameworks for working in a variety of roles providing health care for the community across the lifespan. This subject will expand students’ understanding of primary health care in the context…

This unit explores the principles, theories and practice of epidemiology. Students are provided with a comprehensive introduction to the collection and interpretation of epidemiological data within the framework of health, health care delivery and human services. The unit content covers…

This unit will introduce you to the healthcare redesign methodology and its process. You will learn about effective redesign methods, theories, and frameworks in a global context to prepare them to initiate healthcare redesign in practice. You will learn about…

This unit is an intensive, residential course providing practical skills development to support on-line units offered in the Healthcare in Remote and Extreme Environment courses. The unit commences with a focus on basic knowledge and skills in the following domains:…

This unit gives students an opportunity to explore an issue of special interest in health to enhance and deepen their knowledge in this area. The student will select a topic of special interest to study, which is relevant to their…

Students will be introduced to what leadership means for the clinician in contemporary practice. This unit will focus attention on learning about the essential components and processes of leadership in practice environments. Internal and external factors influencing leadership in contemporary…

Students completing this unit will have acquired knowledge of existing health service models, the internal and external factors that influence the delivery of quality services, and the best-practice models for quality service design.…

This unit introduces theories underpinning the complex needs of the person requiring rehabilitation nursing. Through exploration of the literature, students will explore rehabilitation theories incorporating theories of disability, epidemiology and rehabilitation principles to guide development of the rehabilitation nurse.…

This unit explores the interplay of biological and ecological factors that relate to the development of resilience in neonates, infants, children and adolescents within a family centred framework. The unit explores a wide range of interpersonal, social and economic influences…

This unit is designed to assist registered nurses and midwives in extending their knowledge and skills in the area of skin and wound management. The unit will provide students with the theoretical foundation to enable them to apply an evidence-based…

This unit will enhance students' understanding of the aetiology and pathophysiology of pain and equip them with the skills to accurately assess acute, chronic and cancer pain. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions will be explored as part of the development of…

This unit introduces students to the role of the orthopaedic nurse in the clinical area and examines the musculoskeletal system and health assessments across the life span in relation to orthopaedic conditions. A range of degenerative disorders will be explored.…

This unit provides students with the opportunity to further develop their health assessment skills by engaging in a number of learning activities. Students will recognise the essential concepts of health assessment that can be applied in any situation and reflect…

This unit explores integrated nursing care for patients with conditions affecting the cardiovascular system. Unit content is delivered online and designed to be experiential and practice focused. The unit aims to develop a strong nursing foundation that is required to…

The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health unit will address the context within which mental illness occurs in the perinatal period. You will develop an understanding of perinatal anxiety, depression and serious mental illness and the impact these disorders may have…

This unit of study extends students understanding of acute illness and how this is applied in the context of complex health conditions. Students will apply advanced health assessment prioritisation and clinical decision-making skills in high acuity practice environments for safe,…

Nurses in all sectors of health care will increasingly need to be proficient in taking care of people who develop Diabetes Mellitus, live with Diabetes Mellitus or present with an acute or chronic complication of Diabetes Mellitus. The unit examines…

The purpose of this unit is to provide you with an introduction to the issue of violence in society and how it can relate to you in your healthcare agency. Violence will be examined within international, national and local contexts,…

Unit CNA739 introduces students you to psychological therapies used in mental health settings, either as stand-alone interventions or in combination with pharmacological interventions. You will have the opportunity to explore factors relevant to the experience of mental health, as well…

This unit provides a theoretical foundation upon which to critically explore specialist mental health nursing practice. Students will analyse the impact of social and historical factors, and explore key legal and ethical issues, as they relate to contemporary mental healthcare and recovery-oriented practice.…

This unit explores physiologic theories underpinning complex patient conditions. You will gain knowledge in the pathophysiology of respiratory, cardiac, haemodynamic, renal and neurological disease including advanced supportive therapies. The unit will prepare you to apply knowledge in some specialty areas…

This unit provides students with the opportunity to further develop their health assessment skills by engaging in a number of learning activities. Students will recognise the essential concepts of health assessment that can be applied in any situation and reflect…

This unit explores physiologic theories underpinning complex patient conditions. You will gain knowledge in the pathophysiology of respiratory, cardiac, haemodynamic, renal and neurological disease including advanced supportive therapies. The unit will prepare you to apply knowledge in some specialty areas…

This unit will introduce you to the healthcare redesign methodology and its process. You will learn about effective redesign methods, theories, and frameworks in a global context to prepare them to initiate healthcare redesign in practice. You will learn about…

Students will be introduced to what leadership means for the clinician in contemporary practice. This unit will focus attention on learning about the essential components and processes of leadership in practice environments. Internal and external factors influencing leadership in contemporary…

This unit is designed to assist registered nurses and midwives in extending their knowledge and skills in the area of skin and wound management. The unit will provide students with the theoretical foundation to enable them to apply an evidence-based…

This unit will enhance students' understanding of the aetiology and pathophysiology of pain and equip them with the skills to accurately assess acute, chronic and cancer pain. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions will be explored as part of the development of…

This unit introduces students to the role of the orthopaedic nurse in the clinical area and examines the musculoskeletal system and health assessments across the life span in relation to orthopaedic conditions. A range of degenerative disorders will be explored.…

This unit provides clinically focussed content that will enable the student to critically analyse current neurological and neurosurgical theory and practices. Students will apply an evidence based approach to understanding care, diagnostics and management of the patient with neurological conditions…

This unit explores integrated nursing care for patients with conditions affecting the cardiovascular system. Unit content is delivered online and designed to be experiential and practice focused. The unit aims to develop a strong nursing foundation that is required to…

This theoretical subject addresses the pathogenesis of renal disease and the nursing assessment and management of patients with acute, chronic and end stage renal disease. It includes pathophysiology, pharmacy and nutrition, biochemical pathology and complications arising in the management of…

Nurses in all sectors of health care will increasingly need to be proficient in taking care of people who develop Diabetes Mellitus, live with Diabetes Mellitus or present with an acute or chronic complication of Diabetes Mellitus. The unit examines…

This unit emphasises a comprehensive understanding of wellbeing in ageing, moving beyond traditional concepts of healthy ageing. You will explore the multifaceted dimensions of wellbeing for older people and engage with diverse ageing theories. The unit addresses the physiological and…

In this unit students will examine the experience of illness from the patient/client perspective. The physical and psycho-social response of patients and their families to a sudden episode of illness is considered using a variety of approaches including theoretical perspectives…

This unit explores the context of nursing within hospital and community settings. Students will examine the politics of power in nursing and the wider health arena. Specific areas include legal and ethical issues; career pathways; patient acuity; retention and education…

In this unit, you will learn and apply the foundational principles of perianaesthesia nursing across surgical operating theatres, procedural areas, and the post-anaesthetic care unit. Emphasis will be placed on comprehensive patient assessment and patient management that underpin the professional…

This unit is designed to be experiential and practice focused. It will build upon theoretical knowledge introduced in CNA532 and focus on the complex healthcare needs of patients requiring specialised anaesthetic and immediate postanaesthetic (Stage 1) nursing care. The practice…

This unit provides you with a thorough understanding of perioperative nursing principles, focusing on legal, ethical and professional practice. It also covers key aspects of applied perioperative environmental and infection control principles.…

This unit explores physiologic theories underpinning complex patient conditions. You will gain knowledge in the pathophysiology of respiratory, cardiac, haemodynamic, renal and neurological disease including advanced supportive therapies. The unit will prepare you to apply knowledge in some specialty areas…

In this unit students will demonstrate their ability to care for patients with acute or chronic cardiac, cardiovascular or thoracic conditions. Nursing clinical decision making is explored as related to the assessment and management of a broad spectrum of related…

This unit focuses on understanding the theoretical principles of caring for the person experiencing acute or chronic cardiac, cardiovascular or thoracic conditions. Students will apply their understanding of the pathophysiological nature of disease states, including clinical diagnostics, with a particular…

This unit explores integrated nursing care for patients with conditions affecting the cardiovascular system. Unit content is delivered online and designed to be experiential and practice focused. The unit aims to develop a strong nursing foundation that is required to…

This unit explores physiologic theories underpinning complex patient conditions. You will gain knowledge in the pathophysiology of respiratory, cardiac, haemodynamic, renal and neurological disease including advanced supportive therapies. The unit will prepare you to apply knowledge in some specialty areas…

Students completing this unit will have acquired knowledge of existing health service models, the internal and external factors that influence the delivery of quality services, and the best-practice models for quality service design.…

You will explore the theoretical foundations and practical applications of simulation-based education in healthcare settings. You will focus on designing, implementing and evaluating simulations that enhance practice and promote patient safety. You will develop the skills to create engaging simulations…

In this unit, you will explore the main adult learning theories and how they can inform your teaching and learning in healthcare settings. You will evaluate the effectiveness of various instructional methods, tools and technology for diverse healthcare contexts and…

This unit will provide you with the opportunity to apply theories of teaching and learning in healthcare settings. Your knowledge and skills will be further developed through examining practical issues related to assessing learners as well as the provision of…

This unit will enhance your ability to care for people who are in the last year of their lives. You will develop skills in recognising, responding to, negotiating and facilitating appropriate care by assessing the ‘domains of distress’ experienced by…

This unit prepares you to become a leader in gerontological care, emphasising adaptable, person-centred and evidence-informed approaches. This unit will equip you as an emerging nurse leader with skills to critically examine the design and impact of policy on service…

In this unit, through a person-centred lens you will research and analyse evidence-informed approaches of care for older people living with dementia. You will investigate and critically evaluate care practices around dementia, delirium and depression and Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms…

This unit emphasises a comprehensive understanding of wellbeing in ageing, moving beyond traditional concepts of healthy ageing. You will explore the multifaceted dimensions of wellbeing for older people and engage with diverse ageing theories. The unit addresses the physiological and…

This unit provides students with the opportunity to further develop their health assessment skills by engaging in a number of learning activities. Students will recognise the essential concepts of health assessment that can be applied in any situation and reflect…

This unit of study extends students understanding of acute illness and how this is applied in the context of complex health conditions. Students will apply advanced health assessment prioritisation and clinical decision-making skills in high acuity practice environments for safe,…

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.…

This unit explores physiologic theories underpinning complex patient conditions. You will gain knowledge in the pathophysiology of respiratory, cardiac, haemodynamic, renal and neurological disease including advanced supportive therapies. The unit will prepare you to apply knowledge in some specialty areas…

This unit explores the interplay of biological and ecological factors that relate to the development of resilience in neonates, infants, children and adolescents within a family centred framework. The unit explores a wide range of interpersonal, social and economic influences…

In this unit students will enhance their understanding of pathophysiology and then apply this knowledge to appropriate therapeutic interventions and assessments that relate to the care of neonates, infants, children and adolescents in the acute setting. A focus of the…

This unit focuses on exploring the science of neonatology and examines the theoretical basis of pathophysiology, therapeutic intervention and evidence-based practice fundamentals that are essential to understanding the complex and critically ill newborn infant and the growing premature infant. It…

This unit prepares the Registered Nurse/Midwife to provide comprehensive and therapeutic nursing care to critically ill newborns, growing premature infant, and their families. The student will critically reflect on contemporary neonatal nursing practices and the assumptions that underpin them, through…

This unit provides clinically focussed content that will enable the student to critically analyse current neurological and neurosurgical theory and practices. Students will apply an evidence based approach to understanding care, diagnostics and management of the patient with neurological conditions…

Students studying this unit will gain a deeper understanding of neurological disorders from an acute neuromedical and neurosurgical perspective. Unit content will include pathophysiology of central nervous system disorders such as infective or degenerative processes, spinal disorders and other conditions…

This unit examines physiological health and psycho-social management of neurological dysfunction as related to nursing the patient with chronic and acute conditions. Students will examine acute and chronic pain and through contracted learning, explore a self-nominated facet of neuroscience nursing…

Students will be introduced to what leadership means for the clinician in contemporary practice. This unit will focus attention on learning about the essential components and processes of leadership in practice environments. Internal and external factors influencing leadership in contemporary…

This unit introduces theories underpinning the complex needs of the person requiring rehabilitation nursing. Through exploration of the literature, students will explore rehabilitation theories incorporating theories of disability, epidemiology and rehabilitation principles to guide development of the rehabilitation nurse.…

This unit introduces students to the role of the orthopaedic nurse in the clinical area and examines the musculoskeletal system and health assessments across the life span in relation to orthopaedic conditions. A range of degenerative disorders will be explored.…

This Unit aims to develop the student’s advanced knowledge, skills and analysis of primary health care (PHC). Students will develop knowledge and skills in critical thinking and in the application of PHC research to practice, with a focus on addressing…

This unit explores physiologic theories underpinning complex patient conditions. You will gain knowledge in the pathophysiology of respiratory, cardiac, haemodynamic, renal and neurological disease including advanced supportive therapies. The unit will prepare you to apply knowledge in some specialty areas…

In this unit students will examine the experience of illness from the patient/client perspective. The physical and psycho-social response of patients and their families to a sudden episode of illness is considered using a variety of approaches including theoretical perspectives…

This unit introduces you to the foundational theories and practices in oncology nursing, focusing on the biological, genetic, and pathophysiological aspects of cancer. You will develop advanced assessment and problem-solving skills for holistic patient care and evaluate various treatment modalities…

This unit is designed to present an integrative approach to identifying and managing the symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment throughout the disease continuum. The palliative care component will concentrate on holistic aspects related to physical, psychological and spiritual issues…

In this unit students will undertake self-directed knowledge development through negotiated contracted learning. This learning will incorporate a review of literature around an area on oncology nursing of their choice in order to examine the patient experience of cancer and…

Students will be introduced to what leadership means for the clinician in contemporary practice. This unit will focus attention on learning about the essential components and processes of leadership in practice environments. Internal and external factors influencing leadership in contemporary…

This unit introduces theories underpinning the complex needs of the person requiring rehabilitation nursing. Through exploration of the literature, students will explore rehabilitation theories incorporating theories of disability, epidemiology and rehabilitation principles to guide development of the rehabilitation nurse.…

In this unit students will enhance their understanding of pathophysiology and then apply this knowledge to appropriate therapeutic interventions and assessments that relate to the care of neonates, infants, children and adolescents in the acute setting. A focus of the…

This Unit aims to develop the student’s advanced knowledge, skills and analysis of primary health care (PHC). Students will develop knowledge and skills in critical thinking and in the application of PHC research to practice, with a focus on addressing…

This unit emphasises a comprehensive understanding of wellbeing in ageing, moving beyond traditional concepts of healthy ageing. You will explore the multifaceted dimensions of wellbeing for older people and engage with diverse ageing theories. The unit addresses the physiological and…

This unit explores physiologic theories underpinning complex patient conditions. You will gain knowledge in the pathophysiology of respiratory, cardiac, haemodynamic, renal and neurological disease including advanced supportive therapies. The unit will prepare you to apply knowledge in some specialty areas…

In this unit students will examine the experience of illness from the patient/client perspective. The physical and psycho-social response of patients and their families to a sudden episode of illness is considered using a variety of approaches including theoretical perspectives…

This unit introduces students to the role of the orthopaedic nurse in the clinical area and examines the musculoskeletal system and health assessments across the life span in relation to orthopaedic conditions. A range of degenerative disorders will be explored.…

This unit builds upon CNA528 Orthopaedic Nursing 1 and further explores the gamut of orthopaedic disorders, in particular complex and chronic disease processes. Students will examine the implications of living with orthopaedic conditions.…

This unit is underpinned by the theories and the practice of trauma nursing. The kinematics of trauma, patterns and mechanisms of injury, common trauma presentations and physiological response to trauma across the age spectrum will be examined. Students will extend…

Students will be introduced to what leadership means for the clinician in contemporary practice. This unit will focus attention on learning about the essential components and processes of leadership in practice environments. Internal and external factors influencing leadership in contemporary…

This unit introduces theories underpinning the complex needs of the person requiring rehabilitation nursing. Through exploration of the literature, students will explore rehabilitation theories incorporating theories of disability, epidemiology and rehabilitation principles to guide development of the rehabilitation nurse.…

This unit provides clinically focussed content that will enable the student to critically analyse current neurological and neurosurgical theory and practices. Students will apply an evidence based approach to understanding care, diagnostics and management of the patient with neurological conditions…

This Unit aims to develop the student’s advanced knowledge, skills and analysis of primary health care (PHC). Students will develop knowledge and skills in critical thinking and in the application of PHC research to practice, with a focus on addressing…

This unit emphasises a comprehensive understanding of wellbeing in ageing, moving beyond traditional concepts of healthy ageing. You will explore the multifaceted dimensions of wellbeing for older people and engage with diverse ageing theories. The unit addresses the physiological and…

This unit explores physiologic theories underpinning complex patient conditions. You will gain knowledge in the pathophysiology of respiratory, cardiac, haemodynamic, renal and neurological disease including advanced supportive therapies. The unit will prepare you to apply knowledge in some specialty areas…

In this unit students will examine the experience of illness from the patient/client perspective. The physical and psycho-social response of patients and their families to a sudden episode of illness is considered using a variety of approaches including theoretical perspectives…

This unit explores the interplay of biological and ecological factors that relate to the development of resilience in neonates, infants, children and adolescents within a family centred framework. The unit explores a wide range of interpersonal, social and economic influences…

In this unit students will enhance their understanding of pathophysiology and then apply this knowledge to appropriate therapeutic interventions and assessments that relate to the care of neonates, infants, children and adolescents in the acute setting. A focus of the…

In this unit students will explore the care of acutely unwell children and their families. Students will extend their knowledge of the pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics and practices involved in caring for children with a range of medical, psychological and surgical conditions.…

This unit offers students the opportunity to extend their knowledge, skills and competencies in caring for the acutely ill infant, child and adolescent. Students will examine the pathophysiology of disease, pharmacology, nursing assessment and management of paediatric conditions.…

Students completing this unit will have acquired knowledge about monitoring and measuring performance within a quality framework and apply knowledge of monitoring and measuring the quality of performance in complex simulated work environments.…

Students completing this unit will have acquired knowledge about workplace culture and its impact on quality service delivery; to acquire knowledge about factors that facilitate or act as barriers to the development of a quality-culture in the workplace; apply this…

Students completing this unit will have acquired knowledge of existing health service models, the internal and external factors that influence the delivery of quality services, and the best-practice models for quality service design.…

During this unit you will acquire knowledge, critically review and communicate key information in relation to theoretical models and frameworks of quality evaluation.…

This unit introduces theories underpinning the complex needs of the person requiring rehabilitation nursing. Through exploration of the literature, students will explore rehabilitation theories incorporating theories of disability, epidemiology and rehabilitation principles to guide development of the rehabilitation nurse.…

This unit is designed to be experiential and practice focused. It will focus on the complex health care needs of patients requiring specialized rehabilitation interventions in the community and acute care setting. The practice skills required to address complex nursing…

This unit will explore Primary Health principles, philosophy, approaches, and frameworks for working in a variety of roles providing health care for the community across the lifespan. This subject will expand students’ understanding of primary health care in the context…

Students will be introduced to what leadership means for the clinician in contemporary practice. This unit will focus attention on learning about the essential components and processes of leadership in practice environments. Internal and external factors influencing leadership in contemporary…

This unit is designed to assist registered nurses and midwives in extending their knowledge and skills in the area of skin and wound management. The unit will provide students with the theoretical foundation to enable them to apply an evidence-based…

This unit will enhance students' understanding of the aetiology and pathophysiology of pain and equip them with the skills to accurately assess acute, chronic and cancer pain. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions will be explored as part of the development of…

This unit builds upon CNA528 Orthopaedic Nursing 1 and further explores the gamut of orthopaedic disorders, in particular complex and chronic disease processes. Students will examine the implications of living with orthopaedic conditions.…

This unit provides students with the opportunity to further develop their health assessment skills by engaging in a number of learning activities. Students will recognise the essential concepts of health assessment that can be applied in any situation and reflect…

This unit provides clinically focussed content that will enable the student to critically analyse current neurological and neurosurgical theory and practices. Students will apply an evidence based approach to understanding care, diagnostics and management of the patient with neurological conditions…

This unit is underpinned by the theories and the practice of trauma nursing. The kinematics of trauma, patterns and mechanisms of injury, common trauma presentations and physiological response to trauma across the age spectrum will be examined. Students will extend…

Unit CNA739 introduces students you to psychological therapies used in mental health settings, either as stand-alone interventions or in combination with pharmacological interventions. You will have the opportunity to explore factors relevant to the experience of mental health, as well…

This theoretical subject addresses the pathogenesis of renal disease and the nursing assessment and management of patients with acute, chronic and end stage renal disease. It includes pathophysiology, pharmacy and nutrition, biochemical pathology and complications arising in the management of…

This unit will address specialty nursing practices in a range of renal replacement technologies. The skills involved will include physiological and clinical aspects as they relate to the student's practice environment and patient population.…

This subject addresses the principles of renal nursing incorporating the psychological, ethical and sociological domains of health. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to facilitate the patient's adaptation to renal dysfunction and promote the patient's self…

Students will be introduced to what leadership means for the clinician in contemporary practice. This unit will focus attention on learning about the essential components and processes of leadership in practice environments. Internal and external factors influencing leadership in contemporary…

This unit introduces theories underpinning the complex needs of the person requiring rehabilitation nursing. Through exploration of the literature, students will explore rehabilitation theories incorporating theories of disability, epidemiology and rehabilitation principles to guide development of the rehabilitation nurse.…

This Unit aims to develop the student’s advanced knowledge, skills and analysis of primary health care (PHC). Students will develop knowledge and skills in critical thinking and in the application of PHC research to practice, with a focus on addressing…

This unit explores physiologic theories underpinning complex patient conditions. You will gain knowledge in the pathophysiology of respiratory, cardiac, haemodynamic, renal and neurological disease including advanced supportive therapies. The unit will prepare you to apply knowledge in some specialty areas…

In this unit students will examine the experience of illness from the patient/client perspective. The physical and psycho-social response of patients and their families to a sudden episode of illness is considered using a variety of approaches including theoretical perspectives…