CNS6512

Renal nursing 2

(MED)

Synopsis: 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. 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