Unit details
HNN742 - Principles of Anaesthesia and Post Anaesthesia Nursing Care 2
| Offered at: | (X*) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | S Rawani |
| Campus contact: | Trimester 2: S Rawani (B/X) |
| Prerequisite: | HNN755, HNN740 |
| Contact hours: | Theoretical component 3 hours per week (a combination of lectures and online tutorials, modules). Students will be expected to undertake an additional seven hours per week of independent study. |
| Note: This unit is part of the Perioperative 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 includes: advanced monitoring techniques related to the care of patients undergoing anaesthesia and post anaesthesia care; assessment and management of complications and emergencies related to anaesthesia and post anaesthesia care; perianaesthesia care of the obese patient, older adult and trauma patient, regional anaesthesia techniques (peripheral nerve blocks).
Assessment
Assignment (1500 words) 40%, examination (2 hours) 60%, clinical assessments pass/fail.
Both the theoretical and clinical components of the assessment must be passed in order to successfully gain an overall pass in this unit. Clinical assessments 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 practicum component in a unit will normally lead to exclusion.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $755 | $604 | $2414 | $2986 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
