First Week Learning Summary

Lectures:
• Orientation to Acute Care B
• Anaemia and Blood Transfusions
• Law and Ethics related to Blood Transfusions
• Endocrine System & Disorders (Diabetes)

Reading:
• Community-based Nursing Vs Community Health Nursing: What Does it all Mean?
• Reconciling the differences between health promotion in nursing and ‘general’ health promotion
• The concept of population health within the nursing profession
• Pressure Ulcers
• Health & Wellness
• Diabetes – signs, symptoms, causes, management
• Anaemia – signs, symptoms, causes, treatment

Homework:
• Care plan for pressure ulcer risk management

Online modules:
• Blood Safety Certificate
• Venepuncture (Taking a blood sample)