Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
12 x 1-hour tutorials per semester
12 x 2-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 MNGHD-Master of Nursing (High Dependency)
1f Admission into MNG/CR-Master of Nursing (Coursework and Research)
1g Admission into MNGMH-Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
1h Admission into MNGAC-Master of Nursing (Acute Care)
1i Admission into MNGCC-Master of Nursing (Critical Care)
1j Admission into MNGPD-Master of Nursing (Paediatrics)
1k Admission into MNGEN-Master of Nursing (Emergency)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k))
Assessment
Assignment(s); Test(s).
Topic description

In this topic, students will develop specialised knowledge for the assessment and management of adult patients in a high acuity medical 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 medical 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:

  1. Demonstrate specialised knowledge of comprehensive health assessments to formulate nursing priorities for high acuity medical care
  2. Demonstrate advanced specialised knowledge of aetiology and pathophysiology in the management of adult patients requiring high acuity medical care
  3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of pharmacology for the administration, monitoring and evaluation of medications in a high acuity environment
  4. Critique approaches for application of specialised technology in the monitoring of patients with complex medical problems in a high acuity clinical environment
  5. Identify, synthesize and utilise the best available evidence in the planning and implementation of individualised nursing care, in the context of high acuity medical care
  6. Apply advanced communication skills while working within a multidisciplinary team in high acuity medical nursing environment