Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
12 x 1-hour tutorials per semester
12 x 3-hour on-line exercises per semester
6 x 1-hour on-line lectures per semester
12 x 3-hour on-line exercises per semester
6 x 1-hour on-line lectures per semester
Prerequisites
1 Admission into GCACNG-Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
1a Admission into GCACNGMH-Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Mental Health)
1b Admission into GDPNGHD-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (High Dependency)
1c Admission into GDPNGMH-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health)
1d Admission into GDPNGAC-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Acute Care)
1e Admission into MNG/CR-Master of Nursing (Coursework and Research)
1f Admission into MNGHD-Master of Nursing (High Dependency)
1g Admission into MNGAC-Master of Nursing (Acute Care)
1h Admission into MNGMH-Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
1i Admission into MNGCC-Master of Nursing (Critical Care)
1j Admission into MNGPD-Master of Nursing (Paediatrics)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j))
1a Admission into GCACNGMH-Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Mental Health)
1b Admission into GDPNGHD-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (High Dependency)
1c Admission into GDPNGMH-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health)
1d Admission into GDPNGAC-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Acute Care)
1e Admission into MNG/CR-Master of Nursing (Coursework and Research)
1f Admission into MNGHD-Master of Nursing (High Dependency)
1g Admission into MNGAC-Master of Nursing (Acute Care)
1h Admission into MNGMH-Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
1i Admission into MNGCC-Master of Nursing (Critical Care)
1j Admission into MNGPD-Master of Nursing (Paediatrics)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j))
Assessment
Case study, Discussion forum, Online quizzes
Topic description
In this topic students will develop specialised knowledge for the assessment and management of adult patients in a high acuity surgical nursing environment through critical exploration of evidence-based principles and practices in nursing.
Educational aims
This topic aims for students to develop specialised knowledge in the assessment and management of adult patients in a high acuity surgical nursing environment through critical exploration of evidence-based principles and practices in nursing.
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced specialised knowledge of aetiology and pathophysiology in the assessment and management of patients who require high acuity surgical care
- Evaluate and apply strategies for the assessment and management of pain in high acuity surgical environments
- Critique approaches for the assessment and management of wounds, intravenous and arterial access lines and wound drainage tubes in high acuity surgical patients
- Identify, synthesise and utilise the best available evidence to inform practice, in the context of high acuity surgical nursing care
- Apply advanced communication skills while working within a multidisciplinary team in high acuity surgical nursing environment
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2021 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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