HNN764 - Intensive Care Nursing 1
Unit details
| Enrolment modes: | (X*) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | E Oldland (B) |
| Prerequisite: | HNN751, HNN752 |
| Contact hours: | Theoretical component 3 hours per week (a combination of lectures, online tutorials and seminars). Students will be expected to undertake an additional seven hours per week of independent study. |
Note:This unit is part of the Intensive Care Specialty stream of the Master of Nursing Practice for students who are also employed in a suitable clinical area in partnership with Deakin University.
Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. *Students enrol as off campus students, however there are significant on campus requirements. | |
Content
The unit is divided into four distinct modules and covers: assessment and management of patients with a variety of cardiovascular and neurology dysfunctions; care of the elderly critically ill patient and psychosocial aspects of nursing care; advanced electrocardiography concepts; and specialty practice issues in Intensive Care Nursing including advanced treatment modalities for renal and cardiac failure, and complex neurological and respiratory conditions.
Assessment
Presentation (equivalent of 1500 words) 40%, examination (1.5 hours) 40%, tests (3) 20%. Clinical assessment pass/fail; satisfactory completion of clinical competency hurdles and assessment.
Both the theoretical and clinical components of the assessment must be passed in order to successfully gain an overall pass in this unit. Compulsory clinical hurdles form part of the assessment of this unit. Recognition of the importance of clinical assessments is calculated in the overall student workload.
Note: Failure of a compulsory clinical practicum component in a unit will normally lead to exclusion.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $706 | $565 | $565 | $2246 | $2779 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.