HNN791 - Core Principles of Critical Care Nursing
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Semester 1: Online Semester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H545, H565, H566, H567, H645, H665, H666, H667, H771 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HNN751, HNN752 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 300 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 11 days of online synchronous lectures and seminars. Students are employed in a critical care setting within a collaborating health service and undertake a minimum of 24 hours clinical experience per week. |
| In-person attendance requirements | Students will be employed a minimum of 24 hours per week in a critical care setting within a collaborating hospital in Australia. |
Content
The unit focuses on core principles of critical care nursing and introduces nurses to specialty practice in the critical care environment. The knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology and skills in assessment and management of critically ill patients will enable the provision of high quality, safe, person-centred care.
Content includes complex assessment and management of patients with life-threatening conditions requiring critical care interventions. Haemodynamic monitoring, artificial ventilation, ECG interpretation and vasoactive therapies are also addressed.
Application of evidence-based practice will inform clinical decision making and risk management. The unit also aims to further develop teamwork and communication skills to establish and maintain professional relationships to optimise patient care.
Hurdle requirement
- This unit requires a pass in the clinical assessment to ensure that each student can demonstrate their safety in clinical practice.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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