Welcome to Contemporary Issues in Critical Care Nursing (NURS 604 H1).  Contemporary Issues in Critical Care Nursing is a work integrated module (WIL). This means that the module comprises of a total of 160 hours spent in the clinical areas [80 hours] and the lab [80hours].  

The module enables students to extend and contextualise their knowledge of decision-making processes, typology and skills in preparation for their future role as specialist critical care nurses. Furthermore, Contemporary Issues in Critical Care Nursing explores the complexities of clinical decision-making in the critical care practice setting as influenced by issues in the context. Additionally, the module promotes application of evidence-based knowledge and analytical skills in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care that critical care patients and their families receive.