Year
2016
Units
4.5
Contact
6 x 2-hour tutorials per semester
1 x 192-hour clinical placement per semester
6 x 4-hour on-line exercises per semester
6 x 1-hour on-line lectures per semester
Prerequisites
1 Admission into GCACNGCC-Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Critical Care)
1a Admission into GDPNGCC-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Critical Care)
1b Admission into MNG/CR-Master of Nursing (Coursework and Research)
1c Admission into MNGCC-Master of Nursing (Critical Care)
1d Admission into GCNGCC-Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Critical Care Nursing)
2 2 of NURS8740, NURS8741
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d) and 2)
Corequisites
NURS8742 - Critical Care Nursing Theory
Enrolment not permitted
NURS8621 has been successfully completed
Assessment
Assignments; Oral
Topic description
In this topic, students will develop their understanding, critical analysis and application of advanced theories related to critical care practice.
Educational aims
The aim of this topic is to develop students’ understanding, critical analysis and application of advanced theories related to critical care practice.
Expected learning outcomes
On successful completion of this topic students will be able to:

  • apply concepts and definitions of complex critical illness

  • apply the specialised knowledge required to conduct a focused physical assessment of the complex critically ill patient

  • analyse evidence to determine clinical interventions to achieve quality and safety in patient outcomes

  • effectively practice as a member of an inter-professional team.