NUR2228 Nursing practice contexts 2

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

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Apply knowledge of pathophysiology associated with disease states across the life span.

3. 3

   Apply knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics to the nursing management of medications for patients across the lifespan.

4. 4

   Apply clinical judgement to the administration of medications for patients across the lifespan.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Plan, implement and evaluate culturally relevant and age specific nursing interventions, for patients.

7. 7

   Identify organisational factors which impact on patient care and participate in quality improvement processes.

8. 8

   Explain how the advances in evidence and technology guide appropriate patient management.

9. 9

   Demonstrate integration of nursing theory in the provision of safe and professional practice in a range of clinical nursing settings.