Therapeutic Management of the Orthopaedic Patient

Postgraduate | 2026

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On campus
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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5047
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Course ID
207770
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

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.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed NURSING7143 Therapeutic Management of the Orthopaedic Patient at the University of Adelaide

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