Unit Code: EMN851

Unit Name: Fundamentals of Emergency Nursing

Description: This practical and interactive course is designed to strengthen and provide students with theoretical and clinical knowledge in emergency nursing. Through this unit, students will have the opportunity to examine the history of emergency nursing, the evidence for the use of triage and the benefits of early and rapid responses to changes in patient conditions. Through the assessment processes students will explore relevant case studies and further develop critical and reflective skills to enhance clinical practice. It provides specific theoretical justification of treatments provided in the Emergency department. The clinical competencies assessed in the course will include specific skills in triage assessment and prioritization of care, resuscitation and recognition and management of the deteriorating adult and pediatric patients. Other topics such as fluid management, drug and alcohol, medication safety, patient safety and the role of the nurse in discharge planning will be included in the weekly seminars to be conducted in the clinical field.

Learning Target Outcomes:

Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirement.

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 30

Offered In: Semester 1,2