Course overview
This course will examine factors that are not unique to orthopaedic nursing but influence the day-to-day and long term management of the orthopaedic patient. Providing a greater understanding of the impact of these factors allows the advanced clinician to provide effective, individualised care for each patient. There is a strong focus on chronic disease specific to orthopaedics including a theoretical component of disease processes and the impact on practical nursing care.
Course learning outcomes
- Debate the theoretical basis that supports the practice of orthopaedic nursing that is based on best available evidence
- Discuss the contemporary issues that impact orthopaedic nursing
- Identify and apply evidence based practice and knowledge that advances nursing skills and encourages the critical examination of nursing practices in orthopaedics
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver effective care to the orthopaedic patient
- Critique existing practice and implement changes to improve service delivery that is delivered in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate leadership within orthopaedic nursing and serve as a mentor for other orthopaedic nurses
- Identify and incorporate into practice the nursing care and knowledge needed to treat the less specialised needs of orthopaedic patients.