92617 Early Interventions in Acute Care Nursing

6cp; on campus, intensive
Postgraduate

This subject provides students with an understanding of the principles of managing patients who become acutely ill and unstable in the acute care setting. It builds on the registered nurse's general nursing knowledge and experience, as well as knowledge of pathophysiology, to increase understanding, learning and application of the nursing care required for patients who suddenly become acutely ill and unstable. The subject focuses on the initial assessment of an unstable patient and the early interventions (including principles of resuscitation) required in managing an acutely ill patient.

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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