NUR5002 Contemporary nursing practice 2

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

1. 1

   Apply knowledge and concepts of the pathophysiological basis for commonly encountered conditions, and their application to nursing care of clients in medical/surgical settings

2. 2

   Perform safe evidence based, person centred clinical practice in an acute care setting based on the integration of theoretical principles and practical skills

3. 3

   Describe the nursing application of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative techniques associated with caring for the deteriorating patient in the clinical setting

4. 4

   Formulate, conduct and document comprehensive clinical assessments

5. 5

   Critically reflect upon, and evaluate self-performance in terms of the values, attitudes and communication required by nurses when caring for patients and families/carers with diverse health care needs

6. 6

   Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of complex health problems experienced by patients throughout the lifespan in the clinical setting

7. 7

   Apply knowledge of commonly used pharmacological interventions in the context of drug actions, indications, contraindications, dosage, interactions and reactions in the patient with acute illness

8. 8

   Develop and implement patient centred nursing care appropriate to the needs and wishes of the patient and their family/carer, regardless of race, age, gender, culture, sexual orientation, disability or other diverse needs

9. 9

   Demonstrate the delivery of complex nursing care and apply appropriate principles of prioritising and time management according to the clinical setting

10. 10

    Demonstrate practice at a beginning level in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered nurse standards for practice, Code of conduct for nurses and the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Code of ethics for nurses.