Course overview
This course will examine nursing and medical science in relation to acute care nursing in the adult sector and will examine advanced principles of acute care nursing focusing on a systems approach. Pathophysiology and disease progression will be incorporated into a clinically focused agenda. Theoretical concepts and clinical practice will be interwoven. This course will be supported by synchronised online collaborative learning.
Course learning outcomes
- Retrieves, critically evaluates and applies evidence in the management of patients with complex health care needs who are ill in the acute care setting
- Demonstrates/ advocates cultural competence in clinical practice in an acute care scenario
- Retrieves, critically evaluates and applies evidence based recommendations to clinical practice in an acute care scenario.
- Expresses critical thinking skills through reflection of nursing practice in relation to quality in health care in an acute care scenario
- Appraise the rationale and effectiveness of assessment and interventions applied to seriously ill patients in the acute care setting.
- Reflects on current skills, knowledge and attitudes and plans ongoing personal development and demonstrates application of contribution to the professional development of others through leadership.
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