Acute Nursing Care

What it covers

This unit builds on students’ knowledge of the pathophysiology of the human body and its application to the nursing care of an adult person. Students will use a solution focused case-based approach to explore typical and atypical acute presentations of a range of selected respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, reproductive, renal neurological and musculoskeletal conditions and related pharmacology. Students will be introduced to a number of fundamental concepts, processes and skills required for nursing practice. Students will develop skills in nursing assessment and the nursing interventions required to support the independence of persons who are acutely ill.

Assessment

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