92616 Core Concepts in Acute Care Nursing

6cp; on campus, intensive
Postgraduate

This subject focuses on phenomena that are fundamental to acute care (medical/surgical) nursing practice. Concepts, such as pain and wound management, and nutrition that impact on the patient's illness experience are explored. Students also explore models of nursing and their impact on the management of patient care. Teaching approaches draw upon students' clinical experience, with assessment items applied to their specific specialty area.

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $499.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,100.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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