Study assessment and care planning as foundations for adult medical and surgical nursing. The subject develops common conditions and perioperative care, then examines rehabilitation and continuity. Participate in approved supervised adult-nursing placements.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain assessment and care planning using an appropriate example.
  • Analyse a subject-related problem involving common conditions and perioperative care.
  • Present reasoned evidence addressing rehabilitation and continuity.

Main topics

  • Assessment
  • Care planning
  • Common conditions
  • Perioperative care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Continuity

Practical task

Participate in approved supervised adult-nursing placements.

Assessment

Submit authenticated care portfolios and observed practice assessments.

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