ADVANCED INTENSIVE CARE NURSING PRACTICE
NSG5AIC
Not currently offered
Credit points: 20
Subject outline
In this subject students will examine and develop a repertoire of clinical interventions aimed at managing a stable intensive care patient. The subject uses a range of educational activities to help students understand the physiological, psychological and social needs of this patient cohort and explore the interventions aimed at meeting those needs. Students are encouraged to build a personal portfolio of skills that can be combined into an effective package that provides quality patient care while functioning as a member in an intensive care team.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 20
Subject Co-ordinator: Jason Watterson
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: NSG4AIC
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Thelan's critical care nursing | Prescribed | Urden, L D, Stacy, K M, Lough, M E 2006 | MOSBY, SYDNEY |
| Readings | ACCCN's critical care nursing | Recommended | Elliott, D, Aitken, L, Chaboyer, W 2007 | MOSBY, ELSEVIER, SYDNEY |
| Readings | Mechanical ventilation physiological and clinical applications | Recommended | Pilbeam, S P & Cairo, J M 2006 | 4TH EDN, MOSBY, USA |