Specialty Medical - Surgical Nursing Practice

HEAAN6605 Specialty Medical - Surgical Nursing Practice

This unit explores the applied role of the advanced clinical nurse in the medical-surgical care setting. Through this unit students will engage in the application of advanced level clinical reasoning in the medical-surgical care clinical setting. This unit focuses on a diverse range of patient population in terms of age, illnesses, chronicity and co morbidities. As patient cases become increasingly more complex, often resulting in acute episodes demanding specialised expert care, medical-surgical nurses must possess a comprehensive knowledge base to effectively manage their daily responsibilities and mitigate undesirable outcomes. Leveraging on existing nursing expertise and skills, this unit aims to further enhance clinical competence, with a specific focus on advancing practice and equipping you with the necessary clinical skills to care for complex medical-surgical and deteriorating patients.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,185
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,185

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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