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Intensive Care Nursing

Speciality
Nurses
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Provider
Australian College of Nursing (ACN)

This unit of study explores advanced assessment and management of patients requiring intensive care nursing. Topics explored in this unit of study include multi-organ dysfunction syndrome, infection control issues in intensive care, advanced concepts in haemodynamic monitoring, further exploration of mechanical ventilation principles and advanced strategies, advanced cardiac management, management of major trauma and renal replacement therapies.

Term : APRIL, OCTOBER

Hours of Study: 150

Credit Points : 6


PRM123
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

Single unit of study only available for graduates of Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing or equivalent

Modules / Topics

Theme 1: Multi organ dysfunction syndrome

Explain nursing strategies that promote person-centred care, comfort and safety in a technology-intense critical care setting

Theme 2: Mechanical ventilation

Integrate health assessment and analysis of findings that enable effective critical care for persons with rapidly changing health status

Theme 3: Advanced concepts in invasive monitoring

Appraise the use of technology to diagnose, monitor and treat people with major trauma and multi organ dysfunction syndromes

Theme 4: Infection prevention and control

Discuss advanced and emerging systemic extra-corporal support mechanisms needed to save and support life

Theme 5: Advanced cardiac management

Analyse multi-disciplinary care objectives inclusive of disability, mental health and cultural safety dimensions in complex clinical situations

Theme 6: Extra corporeal support

Critically reflect on own practice and the need to maintain a cohesive, coordinated and high-functioning intensive care team

Theme 7: Management of major trauma

Type
Delivery
Title
Intensive Care Nursing
Location
Provider Type
Education Provider
Price Details
ACN Members Price 2,308.50
Location
Online
Price:
$2.00
ACN Members Price 2,308.50
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