NUR5708 Medical surgical nursing practice

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

1. 1

   Critically analyse and apply the principles of systematic patient assessment based on an advanced knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

2. 2

   Differentiate the underlying pathophysiological process, aetiology and clinical manifestations related to/complex disease presentations.

3. 3

   Formulate and implement an evidence-based care and interventions for the complex medical surgical patient emphasising patient centred care.

4. 4

   Apply advanced nursing care to prioritise evidence-based management of the medical surgical patient with complex healthcare needs.

5. 5

   Critically evaluate effectiveness of care and management delivered to the medical surgical patient with complex healthcare needs and respond appropriately.

6. 6

   Examine the indicators of patient deterioration and demonstrate effective management skills.

7. 7

   Analyse communication skills to engage with medical surgical patients and their families effectively and holistically.

8. 8

   Evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion and illness prevention strategies for a range of medical surgical conditions and diverse communities.

9. 9

   Evaluate effective communication and clinical leadership within the interdisciplinary team.

10. 10

    Critically analyse skills and knowledge required to undertake interdisciplinary care effectively and collaboratively.