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Emergency Nursing Practice (NURS90145)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Not available in 2020
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Overview
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Emergency nursing practice is characterised by a diversity of clinical presentations which range from those requiring minimal care to those with complex or life-threatening illness or injury. This variation in clinical presentation requires emergency nurses to have a strong foundation in patient assessment and pathophysiology knowledge, both of which are key components of this unit of study. Acknowledging the diversity of clinical presentations, in this unit of study we will specifically examine the assessment and management of common illnesses, injuries and behaviours of concern seen in the emergency department, including conditions requiring resuscitation. Management of patients with these clinical conditions will be explored, specifically focusing on the evidence-base of interventions and their influence on patient outcome.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Demonstrate independent skills in performing timely comprehensive assessment of the undiagnosed patient;
- Apply knowledge and skills to recognise, prioritise and respond to undifferentiated patients within a dynamic environment;
- Plan, implement and evaluate emergency nursing interventions in the delivery of safe and competent nursing care;
- Apply problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and reflective practice skills to the delivery of specialist emergency nursing care; and
- Coordinate the safe and timely care of patients with a variety of clinical needs.
Generic skills
- a capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in oral and written modes of communication;
- a capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in one of the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing (Emergency). This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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NURS90076 | Applied Pathophysiology |
Summer Term (Online)
June (Online)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Patient Assessment and Care Plan
| End of the assessment period | 40% |
Four Clinical Assessments (200 word equivalent)
| Two due by end of week 9 and two by the end of the assessment period | 60% |
Clinical Performance Appraisal
| End of the assessment period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
Students are required to undertake 4-6 hours per week of online and self-directed learning activities.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Jayasinghe, R. (2012). ECG Workbook. Chatswood, NSW: Elesiver Australia
Last updated: 3 November 2022