Nursing the High Acuity Surgical Patient

To enable Registered Nurses to further develop their knowledge and skills in assessment and management of the surgical and/or trauma patient requiring a higher acuity of care.

Information
Course Code	GCHS701
Level	7
Credits	5

Description

Please note: This course will be available from 2024.

Evaluate the role and scope of the nurse in safe assessment and interprofessional management of surgical and/or trauma patient requiring a higher acuity of care.

Apply knowledge of pathophysiology in the assessment of surgical and/or trauma conditions for patients in the surgical setting.

Analyse patient monitoring, diagnostic results and therapeutic interventions from a nursing perspective.

Critically evaluate literature, research, and evidence related to best principles of surgical and trauma nursing practice to enhance patient outcomes.