Clinical Perspectives of Emergency Nursing Practice unit (CNA785)

Introduction

This unit builds on your clinical assessment and management skills by examining emergency presentations in acutely unwell adult and paediatric patients. You will develop the knowledge and skills to practice as an emergency nurse able to critically assess, interpret and respond to the patient's condition using advanced problem solving skills.

Summary

Unit name	Clinical Perspectives of Emergency Nursing Practice
Unit code	CNA785
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Nursing
Discipline	Nursing
Coordinator	Mrs Allison Jordan
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Critically evaluate and apply advanced knowledge and patient assessment skills to prioritise patient care.
• Employ advanced evidence-informed, integrated approach to manage complex emergency patients across the lifespan.
• Optimise the provision of advanced evidence-informed patient care through continuous quality improvement and the application of best-practice
• Exhibit advanced, culturally appropriate communication skills for interprofessional collaboration, escalation, and teamwork whilst treating the critically unwell emergency patient.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CNA784

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Individual Study – This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. Online Webinar - 1 hpur webinar, 3 times.
Assessment	Action Plan (15%)|Oral Presentation (40%)|Portfolio (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Curtis, K., Ramsden, C., Shaban, R., Fry, M., & Considine, J. (Eds.). (2023). Emergency and trauma care for nurses and paramedics (4th ed.). Elsevier.

Recommended

Bullock, S., Manias, E.,(2022). Fundamentals of pharmacology (9th ed.). Pearson Education. Cameron, P., Brown, A., Jelinek, G., Kelly, A.,&  Murray, L. (Eds.). (2019). Textbook of adult emergency medicine (5th edn.. Elsevier.. Jarvis, C. (2023). Physical examination and health assessment (9th ed.). Saunders. Tortora, G., & Derrickson, B. (2020). Principles of anatomy and physiology (16th ed.). John Wiley & Sons.   Further readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website.

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