Year
2016
Units
4.5
Contact
24 x 8-hour clinical placements per semester
1 x 5-hour independent study weekly
6 x 2-hour on-line exercises per semester
6 x 1-hour on-line lectures per semester
Prerequisites
1 2 of NURS8750, NURS8740
2 Admission into GCACNGEN-Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Emergency)
2a Admission into GDPNGEN-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Emergency)
2b Admission into MNGEN-Master of Nursing (Emergency)
2c Admission into GCNGEN-Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Emergency Nursing)
2d Admission into MNG/CCC-Master of Nursing by coursework (Coursework and Clinical)
2e Admission into MNG/CCL-Master of Nursing by coursework (Clinical)
Must Satisfy: (1 and (2 or 2a or 2b or 2c or 2d or 2e))
Corequisites
NURS8751 - Principles of Emergency Nursing
Enrolment not permitted
NURS8505 has been successfully completed
Assessment
Assignment(s); Oral; Placement Tests.
Topic description
In this topic students will develop specialised knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the area of emergency care nursing.
Educational aims
The aim of this topic is for students to develop specialised knowledge and advanced skills in the emergency care environment.
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic, students should be able to:

  • Critique and synthesize the theoretical knowledge that underpins delivery of care during a primary survey

  • Critique and apply the best available evidence in planning and implementing a primary survey in the context of emergency care

  • Identify and apply specialised theoretical knowledge in the assessment and management of patients requiring lifesaving interventions during a primary survey

  • Explain the theoretical knowledge that underpins delivery of care during a secondary survey

  • Critique and apply the best available evidence in planning and implementing a secondary survey in the context of emergency care.