This unit of study examines the role of therapeutic apheresis as a current and emerging therapy. It provides students with specialist knowledge of pre-procedural considerations of the role of therapeutic apheresis for individuals with renal, immune, haematological, and neurological disorders before more explicitly exploring the clinical issues within the specialty of apheresis nursing in Australia.
Featured Image: robuart on Shutterstock What is paediatric nursing? When people ask me what it is like being a paediatric nurse, it can be difficult to summarise all the varying elements, as no two days are the same. It is often referred to as caring for children from birth to 18 years old. However, more…
This unit of study provide students with the foundational knowledge that will equip them for a profession in the specialty of paediatric nursing.
This unit of study is designed to consider the health needs of babies and families admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit.
Frances Usherwood is a clinical nurse educator specialising in paediatrics and has had a long affiliation with the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) as a lecturer, and as a tutor for paediatric students. She has also advised on paediatric content and assessments for the Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing. ACN nurse educator and course co-ordinator…