This unit builds on the knowledge and skills gained in NURS5821 Nursing Practice 1 (formerly NURS8821 Nursing Practice 1) and NURS5831 Clinical Nursing Skills 1 (formerly NURS8831 Clinical Nursing Skills 1) and complements NURS5822 Nursing Practice 2 in introducing students to the dimensions of medical/surgical nursing of individuals across the life span. Students continue to refine and expand their knowledge and skills in patient assessment, clinical decision making, nursing skills and interventions.<br/><br/>The theoretical component comprises legal governance of health and nursing practice; informed consent; policy and procedures; clinical practice guidelines; clinical governance;... -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Helene Metcalfe
Prerequisites: NURS5821 Nursing Practice 1 (formerly NURS8821 Nursing Practice 1), NURS5831 Clinical Nursing Skills 1 (formerly NURS8831 Clinical Nursing Skills 1), NURS5815 Pathophysiology for Nurses (formerly NURS8815 Pathophysiology for Nurses) and PHCY5801 Pharmacot