Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to collect, interpret and document subjective and objective assessment data in the acutely ill person (aligns with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse: 1.1, 1.2., 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 8.1, 8.2).
- be able to link the underlying pathophysiology of selected acute health challenges to their clinical manifestations (NMBA 2.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1, 7.4).
- be able to apply theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving and the use of best evidence to the planning and implementation of safe and appropriate nursing interventions for people experiencing selected acute health challenges (NMBA 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.7, 7.8, 9.3, 9.5, 10.3).
- be able to apply theoretical knowledge to the safe administration of selected intravenous fluids and parenteral medications (NMBA 1.2, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 7.1, 7.2).
- be able to communicate effectively with individuals, groups and members of the interdisciplinary team in the acute care environment (NMBA 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.4, 7.7, 9.2, 9.4).
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