CNS6542

Perioperative nursing subspecialty B

Ms D Mackechnie

6 points * 24 hours theory * 24 hours clinical * 96 hours field experience * Second semester * Prerequisite: CNS6403 (Perioperative nursing of adults and children) * MMC Clayton

Objectives Clinically based learning activities are expected to enable students to demonstrate preoperative education and assessment of patients undergoing specialised surgery; cognitive and psychomotor skills relating to surgical intervention in order to provide nursing support and assistance during the intraoperative phase of orthopaedic, plastic and neuro surgery; postoperative assessment, evaluation, and discharge planning for these patients.

Synopsis Utilising clinically focussed learning packages, the student will develop knowledge and skills in a variety of surgical specialties. The subject will include orthopaedic, plastic and neuro surgical intervention in adults and children. Clinical placements allow for application and consolidation of concepts learnt.

Assessment A case study, and by clinical performance standards.