Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module the student will be able to:
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and application of the key principles of medication management including accurate medication calculations.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and application of the key principles for venepuncture and intravenous cannulation for adults.
• Evaluate and apply nursing values to the safely deliver compassionate and effective patient and child-centered care to an adult and child with acute care needs.
• Apply the principles of assessment, nursing diagnosis, intervention and evaluation to a range of clinical scenarios for children and adults in acute and community settings.
• Demonstrate assertiveness skills to enhance interpersonal communication skills for delivering patient and child-centered care, build effective team relationships and safeguard patients.
• Demonstrate an increased knowledge of commonly used laboratory tests and how to interpret the results in the context of individual patients and children.
• Engage and develop critical thinking, clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
Indicative Module Content:
Indicative Module Content:
* Principles of Medication Management, Medication History & Medication Calculations
* Principles of Venepuncture and Cannulation
* Interpreting Laboratory Tests
* Assertive Communication Skills
* Assessment and Management of a Child with Acute Needs
* Organisation and Management of Your Patient Workload as an Internship Nurse