NUR2226 Nursing practice contexts 1

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Demonstrate professional behaviours, accountability, ethical and legal decision making and a satisfactory knowledge base for safe and coordinated practice in various health settings.

2. 2

   Apply knowledge of pathophysiology associated with conditions of the cardiac, respiratory, musculoskeletal, renal and endocrine system to the safe delivery of patient-centred nursing care.

3. 3

   Discuss and apply pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutic approaches of relevant medications to a range of diseases and conditions, with consideration of the balance of efficacy and effectiveness.

4. 4

   Use a systematic and person centred approach for patient assessment and management, integrating anatomical, physiological, and psychosocial factors.

5. 5

   Apply legal and professional principles to the safe preparation and administration of medications, including administration, storage and handling in a range of settings.

6. 6

   Demonstrate assessment, preparation, and post-operative care of a surgical patient.

7. 7

   Assess, plan, implement and evaluate culturally relevant and age specific nursing interventions for patients requiring medical and/or surgical care.

8. 8

   Demonstrate skill development in clinical reasoning by identifying patient problems, implementing interventions, evaluating outcomes and reflecting on learning.