Intensive Care Nursing

The Intensive Care Nursing module builds upon your knowledge of the pathophysiology and epidemiology of common trauma conditions of intensive care patients, as well as providing the opportunity to improve your clinical skills in key trauma related areas.

Who should attend

The Intensive Care Nursing module has been developed for nurses working in intensive care units in metropolitan and regional hospitals.

The module

This module is run in two parts.

When you register, you will be sent a package of materials which includes a form offering the option to use our web based materials. If you choose this option, you will be sent a password which you will need in order to complete the on - line multiple choice pre test. Alternatively, you may complete the hard copy test contained within the package and return it by post or fax. You don't need to study for this test. This test has been developed to let you know your level of trauma knowledge before you read the Study Guide.
The second part is attendance at a 1 day workshop intensive. Depending on when you initially register, this is scheduled approximately six weeks after you have received the Study Guide.

The Benefits

This program allows you to access contemporary trauma nursing knowledge that is specifically Australian in its context (developed by Australian nursing experts) and undertake skill and knowledge assessment in trauma nursing in a supportive and collegial environment.

Prerequisites

As this intensive module is focused on developing your trauma skills, there is an expectation that you will have basic levels of competency in certain skills normally able to be learnt as part of professional development programs in most hospitals.

For example it is anticipated that you will be working in an intensive care unit and have a good understanding of the principles of caring for critically ill ventilated patients.

Workshop schedule

Day 1: (0800 - 1730)
Registration
Trauma case scenario discussion on:	Victorian State Trauma Service The body's response to trauma Mechanism of injury
Case based discussion on:	Approach to trauma management including advanced respiratory care, haematological support, renal care, nutrition and rehabilitation Common system injuries
Clinical skills practice and small group tutorial related to:	Spinal immobilisation and collar care Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Difficult airway management Haemodynamic monitoring case study

Assessment

In order to receive a course certificate, you will be required to complete the on-line assessment tasks related to the module. These should ideally be completed no later than a week following attendance at the workshop intensive and preferably within two days of finishing the workshop.

Further details will be provided during the workshop intensive.

Ongoing Learning and support

A key feature of the Trauma Nursing Program is the continued support available after you have attended the workshop intensive.

An on-line program has been developed to allow you to follow up and revise the content covered in the skill stations and case scenarios. There is also the option to participate in on-line discussions with members of the workshop group, after they have returned back home and to work.

You will be provided with information about this on-line program at the completion of the workshop intensive.

For information about dates, venues and cost, please visit the Registration page.

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Image acknowledgements:
http://www.news.navy.mil 040723-N-8977L-008 Los Angeles, Calif. (July 23, 2004) - Navy Hospital Corpsmen and Medical Officers assess the treatment and prognosis of a patient with a gunshot wound to the head in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the University of Southern California (USC) Medical Center. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Johansen Laurel (RELEASED)
http://www.news.navy.mil 40129-N-8977L-013 San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 29, 2004) – During a mass casualty drill aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), a casualty receiving crew treats a patient pretending to suffer from a variety of traumatic injuries. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Johansen Laurel. (RELEASED)