This unit of study is designed for registered nurses with foundational knowledge and skills in anaesthesia nursing. It facilitates consolidation and expansion of existing knowledge within the speciality of anaesthesia nursing. Students will examine the role of the anaesthesia nurse and use professional perioperative standards, guidelines, and research to inform a systematic approach to nursing assessment and management.
| Anaesthesia Nursing | |
| Unit of study code | 365 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing GC single unit of study |
| Term | APRIL, OCTOBER |
| Pre-requisite | N/A |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier A |
| Prescribed texts | Australian College of Perioperative Nurses Ltd. (ACORN). (2023). Standards for safe and quality care in the perioperative environment (SSQCPE) for organisations. 3. ACORN.
Australian College of Perioperative Nurses Ltd. (ACORN). (2023). Professional practice standards for perioperative nurses (PPSPN) for organisations. 4. ACORN. |
| Co-ordinated by | Sharron Smyth-Demmon MACN e: sharron.smyth-demmon@acn.edu.au |
| Content | Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program
After completing this subject, the learner will be able to:- |
Assessment Tasks | ||
| Type of assessment
Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion) |
Weighting
(% of total marks) |
When assessed – academic week
(e.g. Week 8) |
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| Theme 1: Preparing for anaesthesia | a) analyse the role of the anaesthesia nurse in optimising person-centred outcomes in the perioperative environment | Assessment 1: Online discussions | 10% | 2, 9 |
| Theme 2: Anaesthesia delivery and airway support | b) conceptualise the systematic assessment processes in the pre, intra and post- operative phases of care | Assessment 2: Essay | 30% | 5 |
| Theme 3: Anaesthesia monitoring | c) critically reflect on the advanced knowledge and skills required to provide a safe environment during anaesthesia | Assessment 3: Analysis of care | 45% | 8 |
| Theme 4: Induction to emergence | d) evaluate the evidence-based nursing care required to meet the physical and psychological needs of an individual undergoing anaesthesia | Assessment 4: Poster presentation | 15% | 10 |
| Theme 5: Procedural anaesthesia | ||||
| Theme 6: Anaesthetic emergencies | ||||
Anaesthesia Nursing (365) is a Tier A unit.
| Tier structure | Member price (10% discount) | Non-member price |
|---|---|---|
| Tier A - Standard Unit | $2,880 | $3,200 |
| Tier B - Clinical Placement Unit | $4,680 | $5,200 |
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
