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Orientation to emergency nursing distance education program
O R I E N T A T I O N TO EMERGENCY NURSING DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM The Eraergency Nurses Association of NSW is pleased to offer a competency based orientation program that has been developed by the Emergency Nurses Association (USA). The program is designed to meet the learning needs of newcomers to Emergency Nursing It is a great program for those Emergency Nurses who feel the need for some revision of knowledge and skills, as well as those where educational opportunities are few and far between due to accessibility. This distance educational opportunity is unique in that it allows customising of the program to meet the individual needs of the participant or an organisation. Participants complete the program by reading a module then completing the related work activities in the workbook provided. Preceptors facilitate this process and may also negotiate with the participant performance of clinical skills related to the module activities. Once all modules have been completed, the workbook is mailed back to the Progam Facilitator for marking. After consultation with the nominated preceptor a certificate of completion is then issued for satisfactory performance. The following is a list of the 27 learning ,nodule titles:
Clinical Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • i!i~i ~!!ili
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Acid Base Imbalances Drug Calculations Environmental Emergencies Fluids and Electrolytes General Medical Emergencies Multiple Trauma Neurological Emergencies Oncological Emergencies Psychiatric Emergencies Special Patient Population: Paediatrics Surface Trauma Cardiovascular Emergencies Dysrhythmia Recognition Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Emergencies Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary Emergencies Infectious Diseases Musculoskeletal Emergencies Obstetrical/Gynaecological Emergencies Organ Procurement
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Respiratory Medical Emergencies Special Patient Population: Geriatrics Toxicology
Professional Topics: • • • • •
Customer Relations Emergency Medical Services Systems Legal Issues/Ethical Issues Emergency Department Operations Emergency Preparedness
Each *nodule incorporates the nursing process and nursing diagnoses, and highlights the presentation of common emergencies. Journal of Emergency Nursing Case Studies are also referenced as additional reading for high achievers. Included also is a bibliography and reference list.
Orientee WorkbooksContain: • • • • •
Competency based outcomes; Outlines and knowledge assessment to correspond to each learning module; Orientation contract; Evaluation forms; Module checklist
LoanPreceptorManual: Identifies role requirements for the preceptor, adult learning principles and more.
ProgramCost: Emergency Nurses Association of NSW members ............................... $400 Non members ...................................... $550 Cost includes the workbook, the loan of a preceptor manual if required, facilitation of your program, any additional assistance required from time to time and, of course, the certificate of completion. Maximum duration for program completion is 3 years. Most participants complete 2 modules per month. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr Stephen McNally for any additional information or assistance. Phone: Work (02) 9685 9508 (Mobile) 014 413 446 most Tuesday nights at ENA office (02) 9896 1266
New Course Available COURSE IH ADVANCED TRAUMA NURSING (CATN) The Association is pleased to announce the latest of our educational programs. The Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing: A Conceptual Approach. This innovative program utilises a case study approach and critical decision making skills. This 13 hour course combines didactic content with interactive discussion, presented in a flexible format. Each of the sessions are facilitated by experts in their particular field ie: consciousness is taught by a neuro nurse consultant. Upon completion of the course the participant should be able to: •
Analyse psychophysiological concepts as they relate to human responses to injury.
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Integrate the psychophysiological concepts through case studies Synthesise the principles of trauma system development, ethical dilemmas, and the application of science to nursing practice with the physiological concepts to assure a comprehensive approach to the injured patient.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of advanced trauma nursing on patient outcomes.
PROGRAM FORMAT 2 days - Saturday and Sunday
PARTICIPAHTS Limited to 20 places
COST
$500 includes manual, morning and a~ernoon tea and lunch, certificate and badge.
DATES 26, 27 July or 13, 14 September
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Please fax your name, address and contact numbers to (02) 9688 4937 and indicate which course you would be interested in attending. The program will be filled on first come basis. Further information can also be obtained from the above number.
Liz Cloughessy Program Co Ordinator
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Clinical Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • i!i~i ~!!ili
• • • •
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Acid Base Imbalances Drug Calculations Environmental Emergencies Fluids and Electrolytes General Medical Emergencies Multiple Trauma Neurological Emergencies Oncological Emergencies Psychiatric Emergencies Special Patient Population: Paediatrics Surface Trauma Cardiovascular Emergencies Dysrhythmia Recognition Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Emergencies Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary Emergencies Infectious Diseases Musculoskeletal Emergencies Obstetrical/Gynaecological Emergencies Organ Procurement
• • •
Respiratory Medical Emergencies Special Patient Population: Geriatrics Toxicology
Professional Topics: • • • • •
Customer Relations Emergency Medical Services Systems Legal Issues/Ethical Issues Emergency Department Operations Emergency Preparedness
Each *nodule incorporates the nursing process and nursing diagnoses, and highlights the presentation of common emergencies. Journal of Emergency Nursing Case Studies are also referenced as additional reading for high achievers. Included also is a bibliography and reference list.
Orientee WorkbooksContain: • • • • •
Competency based outcomes; Outlines and knowledge assessment to correspond to each learning module; Orientation contract; Evaluation forms; Module checklist
LoanPreceptorManual: Identifies role requirements for the preceptor, adult learning principles and more.
ProgramCost: Emergency Nurses Association of NSW members ............................... $400 Non members ...................................... $550 Cost includes the workbook, the loan of a preceptor manual if required, facilitation of your program, any additional assistance required from time to time and, of course, the certificate of completion. Maximum duration for program completion is 3 years. Most participants complete 2 modules per month. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr Stephen McNally for any additional information or assistance. Phone: Work (02) 9685 9508 (Mobile) 014 413 446 most Tuesday nights at ENA office (02) 9896 1266
New Course Available COURSE IH ADVANCED TRAUMA NURSING (CATN) The Association is pleased to announce the latest of our educational programs. The Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing: A Conceptual Approach. This innovative program utilises a case study approach and critical decision making skills. This 13 hour course combines didactic content with interactive discussion, presented in a flexible format. Each of the sessions are facilitated by experts in their particular field ie: consciousness is taught by a neuro nurse consultant. Upon completion of the course the participant should be able to: •
Analyse psychophysiological concepts as they relate to human responses to injury.
•
Integrate the psychophysiological concepts through case studies Synthesise the principles of trauma system development, ethical dilemmas, and the application of science to nursing practice with the physiological concepts to assure a comprehensive approach to the injured patient.
•
Evaluate the effectiveness of advanced trauma nursing on patient outcomes.
PROGRAM FORMAT 2 days - Saturday and Sunday
PARTICIPAHTS Limited to 20 places
COST
$500 includes manual, morning and a~ernoon tea and lunch, certificate and badge.
DATES 26, 27 July or 13, 14 September
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Please fax your name, address and contact numbers to (02) 9688 4937 and indicate which course you would be interested in attending. The program will be filled on first come basis. Further information can also be obtained from the above number.
Liz Cloughessy Program Co Ordinator
63