Courses & Units
Contemporary Critical Care Nursing Practice CNA771
Online
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 | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Amali Hohol |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 21/7/2025 | 19/8/2025 | 8/9/2025 | 26/10/2025 |
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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060309 | $578.00 | $578.00 | not applicable | $3,027.00 |
- 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
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CNA770Teaching
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Clinical Practice Profile (Clinical activities and reflection) (50%)|Online Activities and Essay (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 edn, Elsevier, Chatswood. Cairo, J (ed) 2020, Pilbeam’s Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications, 7th edn, Mosby Elsevier, USA. |
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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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