92616 Core Concepts in Acute Care Nursing
6cp;
on campus, intensivePostgraduate
This subject focuses on phenomena that are fundamental to acute care (medical/surgical) nursing practice. Concepts, such as pain and wound management, and nutrition that impact on the patient's illness experience are explored. Students also explore models of nursing and their impact on the management of patient care. Teaching approaches draw upon students' clinical experience, with assessment items applied to their specific specialty area.
2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $499.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,100.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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