Intensive care nursing 1
Ms D Kiegaldie
36 hours lectures * 36 hours clinical over 9 to 12 weeks * 20 hours field experience over 2 weeks * Second semester * Prerequisite: CNS6401 (Critical care concepts 1) * MMC Clayton
Objectives Through a variety of in-class, clinically based, and student driven activities, this subject should enable students to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of a range of critical health breakdown situations facing the intensive care patient; develop knowledge and skills, necessary to provide nursing interventions to critically ill patients in life threatening situations within a multidisciplinary intensive care environment; develop an increased knowledge base specific to technological skills; demonstrate problem identification and problem solving abilities in implementing nursing care strategies; develop communication and interpersonal skills in caring for patients, their families and members of the multi-disciplinary health team; demonstrate a knowledge of therapeutic agents in terms of relevant legislation and safe intensive care nursing practice; discuss a variety of complex ethical and legal issues relating to critically ill patients; appreciate the multicultural health care concerns of the Australian population.
Synopsis Students are introduced to principles and strategies used in caring for clients/patients with life threats due to multiple organ failure, as well as identify nursing therapies and practices employed to overcome, or minimise, specific life-threatening situations.
Assessment An examination, a written report and by clinical performance standards.
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