Australian College of Nursing (ACN)

Acute Care Nursing

Speciality
Nurses
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Provider
Australian College of Nursing

The purpose of this unit of study is to enable students to advance their knowledge, specialist skills and develop the core competencies required to care for people in acute care setting. Students will build on existing knowledge and experience and will be supported to critically evaluate current practice. This unit of study aims to develop essential assessment and management skills and build your understanding to care for acutely unwell people.

Term : JANUARY, JULY

Hours of Study : 150

Credit Points : 6


PRM123
Modules / Topics

Theme 1: Care of the deteriorating person

Discuss the dynamic nature of acute illnesses and the related assessment findings in recognition and management of clinical deterioration

Theme 2: Respiratory consideration in acutely ill

Interpret specialist knowledge, assessment skills and information to support an improved standard of care

Theme 3: Recognising and managing circulatory function

Propose advanced clinical decision-making skills related to care of people with acute illness or injury

Theme 4: Clinical issues in neurological nursing

Discuss illness and injury-specific management strategies informed by contemporary evidence and current clinical guidelines

Theme 5: Gastrointestinal and metabolic consideration in acutely ill

Conceptualise the strategies for collaborative partnerships and their impact on person-centered care

Theme 6: Renal considerations

Critically reflect on your own practice in relation to culture safety and the delivery of equitable and respectful health care

Type
Course
Delivery
Online
Title
Acute Care Nursing
Speciality
Nurses
Location
ONLINE
Provider Type
Education Provider
Price Details
ACN Members Price 2,196.00
Location
Online
Posted By
Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
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