CNS6502

Emergency nursing 2

Ms A Charles

6 points * 24 hours theory * 24 hours clinical * 96 hours field experience * Second semester * Corequisite: CNS6501 (Emergency nursing 1) * MMC Clayton

Objectives Through a variety of in-class, clinically based and student-driven activities, this subject is expected to enable students to identify, develop and apply appropriate nursing therapeutics to a range of health breakdowns seen in the emergency setting; demonstrate knowledge of safe emergency nursing practice, relevant demographic, psychosocial and legal variables; demonstrate problem identification and problem solving abilities in implementing nursing care, patient teaching and/or referral; develop increased communication and interpersonal skills in caring for patients, their significant others and members of the multi-disciplinary health team; evaluate self performance in terms of the delivery of quality nursing care; appreciate the multicultural health care concerns within the Australian population.

Synopsis This subject aims to further develop and strengthen the understanding and problem solving ability of the student in caring for patients in the emergency department in an everchanging health care environment. An awareness of available resources and allied services is developed and strongly supported by the clinical component of the program. The subject also examines the statewide provision of emergency services and explores the nurse's role within this area.

Assessment An examination, a case analysis and presentation, and by clinical performance standards.