CNS6521

Intensive care nursing 1

(MED)

Ms F Turner

6 points + 24 hours theory, 120 hours clinical + Second semester + MMC Clayton

Synopsis: Knowledge and skills for the provision of specialised nursing care to patients facing life threatening situations. Concepts essential in caring for patients such as those with multi-system organ failure or patients post cardiac/neuro surgery. Clinical placements include experience with mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, complex drug therapy and acute renal dialysis.

Assessment: Written assessment and clinical competencies