NUR5925 Emergency nursing 1

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

1. 1

   Apply knowledge of the pathophysiological processes underpinning complex disease states.

2. 2

   Interpret age specific assessment data to prioritise therapeutic interventions for patients experiencing complex disease states.

3. 3

   Distinguish culturally relevant emergency care practices to manage complex illness and injuries across the lifespan within an emergency department. 

4. 4

   Formulate, implement and review appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients experiencing complex disease states, inclusive of their psychological and psychosocial needs.

5. 5

   Assess the needs of the patient’s significant others and utilise appropriate resources to address them effectively.

6. 6

   Explore and evaluate evidence-based research underpinning emergency nursing care and identify appropriate resources to support emergency nursing practice.

7. 7

   Practice preparedness in response to mass casualty events utilising the department's emergency guidelines.

8. 8

   Communicate advanced emergency nursing knowledge effectively and demonstrate professionalism in the emergency department.