Learning Outcomes:
Indicative Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module the student will:
1. Further develop and extend their specialist theoretical knowledge and specialist clinical practice skills related to a broad range of health alterations that occur in patients requiring Level 2 Critical Care.
2. Advance their ability to conduct a systematic and focused nursing assessment of the High Dependency patient and develop a patient specific nursing plan to meet their needs effectively incorporating best available evidence.
3. Anticipate and recognise acute changes in the condition of the patient by analysing patient data and respond appropriately in a timely manner in the delivery of holistic nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient care is appropriate, consistent, and effective.
4. Advance their clinical decision making and critical thinking abilities by utilisation of a structured framework that is underpinned by best available evidence and practice policies and guidelines.
5. Further develop their professional responsibility and accountability in the nursing care of the High Dependency patient utilising the principles of effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their families, patient safety, quality of care and patient advocacy.
Indicative Module Content:
Nursing assessment and management of patients requiring Level 2 critical care. Focus on physical, psychosocial needs.