This unit of study is designed for nurses with foundational knowledge and skills in anaesthetic nursing. It facilitates consolidation and expansion of existing knowledge within the speciality of anaesthetic nursing. Students will examine the role of the anaesthetic 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 1 |
| 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: Pre-procedural nursing assessment | a) appraise the role of the anaesthetic nurse in optimising person-centred outcomes in the perioperative environment | Assessment 1: Online discussions | 10% | 3, 10 |
| Theme 2: Anaesthesia delivery | b) conceptualise the systematic assessment processes in the pre and intra- operative phases of care | Assessment 2: Case analysis | 40% | 5 |
| Theme 3: Anaesthesia monitoring | c) critically reflect on the advanced knowledge and skills required to provide a safe environment during anaesthesia | Assessment 3: Narrated powerpoint presentation | 20% | 7 |
| Theme 4: General anaesthesia and pharmacology | d) evaluate the evidence-based nursing care required to meet the physical and psychological needs of an individual undergoing anaesthesia | Assessment 4: Short essays | 30% | 9 |
| Theme 5: Anaesthetic emergencies | ||||
| Theme 6: Procedural anaesthesia | ||||
| Theme 7: Transfer of care | ||||
Anaesthesia Nursing (365) is a Tier 1 unit.
| Tiers | 2025 Member price (10% discount) | 2025 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,403.00 | $2,670.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,740.50 | $3,045.00 |
| Tier 3 | $3,539.00 | $3,932.00 |
| Tier 4 | $4,166.00 | $4,628.50 |
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
