This unit of study is designed for registered nurses working in the orthopaedic environment. The purpose of the unit of study is to examine the pathophysiology and management of persons with orthopaedic conditions with a focus on trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. Content includes pathophysiology of common musculoskeletal conditions, specific fracture assessment, pain management strategies, a collaborative approach to care and contemporary research and management. Evidence based practice and research is explored to promote clinical practice and improve outcomes for persons. This unit of study is designed to meet the developing needs of orthopaedic nurses.
| Clinical Practice in Orthopaedic Nursing | |
| Unit of study code | 922 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Nursing |
| Term | APRIL, OCTOBER |
| Pre-requisite | 042 – Principles of Orthopaedic Nursing |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 1 |
| Prescribed texts | N/A |
| Co-ordinated by | Mevin Paulose e: mevin.paulose@acn.edu.au |
| Content | Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program
After completing this subject, the learner will be able to:- |
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| Theme 1: Professional practice and collaborative approach to care | a) examine the pathophysiology associated with altered homeostatic changes as it relates to orthopaedic dysfunction or injury | Assessment 1: Person-centered care concept map | 10% | 3 |
| Theme 2: Assessment and management of adult and paediatric pain | b) interpret specific musculoskeletal assessment techniques used in common traumatic presentations to inform clinical practice | Assessment 2: Literature critique | 35% | 6 |
| Theme 3: Disease process | c) analyse surgical, interventional and orthopaedic nursing management strategies used to manage acute, chronic and complex orthopaedic disorders or injury | Assessment 3: Case analysis – Trauma | 45% | 9 |
| Theme 4: Musculoskeletal cancers | d) critique pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management strategies used to control orthopaedic related symptoms | Assessment 4: Reflective journal | 10% | 10 |
| Theme 5: Trauma | e) explore therapeutic communications to develop a collaborative approach to nursing care | |||
| f) evaluate the clinical decision-making process in the context of orthopaedic nursing | ||||
Clinical Practice in Orthopaedic Nursing (922) is a Tier 1 unit.
| Tiers | 2025 Member price (10% discount) | 2025 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,403.00 | $2,670.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,740.50 | $3,045.00 |
| Tier 3 | $3,539.00 | $3,932.00 |
| Tier 4 | $4,166.00 | $4,628.50 |
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
This unit is only available to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Nursing.
