University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

92918 Fundamentals of Critical Care Nursing

6cp; intensive
Clinical studies subject
Postgraduate

This subject develops the knowledge and understanding of critical care nursing practice in relation to the management of critically ill patients with acute cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, renal and metabolic instability and who require emergency and critical care interventions. The impact of acute illness and the critical care environment on seriously ill patients and their families is explored.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, Kuring-gai campus

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

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.