CNS6512

Nephrology nursing 2

6 points · 24 hours theory · 120 hours clinical · Second semester · MMC Clayton

Objectives Through a variety of in-class, clinically based and student-driven activities this subject will enable students to further develop an understanding of the theoretical basis, preventive measures, nursing care and therapeutics related to the renal impaired adult/child; develop an understanding of relevant rehabilitative processes and the role of health maintenance and prevention in the renal impaired patient; develop knowledge and skills necessary to provide therapeutic nursing interventions in the long term care of the dialysis and transplant patient; evaluate the principles of the various therapy options and demonstrate safe nursing management of the renal transplant patient; explore and evaluate nursing strategies that minimise both short and long term complications of renal transplantation; explore therapeutic nursing interventions that assist the patient and families to cope with renal transplantation; develop an appreciation of the psychosocial needs of the individual and significant others requiring renal transplant; discuss a variety of complex ethical and legal issues related to the renal transplant adult and child; critically evaluate the contribution which members of the multidisciplinary team bring to the total management of the individual requiring dialysis therapy and transplantation.

Synopsis This clinically focussed subject develops the students knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the dialysis patient across a variety of settings, from the tertiary referral renal centre, satellite unit through to home care. Transplantation of the kidney and pancreas in both the adult and child and immunosuppresive regimes such as plasmapheresis are also examined. An elective component allows the student to expand and consolidate knowledge and skills in a specific area of interest.

Assessment Clinical assessement and class presentation.

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