Session 29: Acute Care & Hospital-Based Nursing

Description:

Acute Care & Hospital-Based Nursing focuses on the delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients with complex and rapidly changing medical conditions in hospital settings. It encompasses advanced patient assessment, monitoring, and intervention skills, as well as the management of medical, surgical, and critical care needs. The field emphasizes patient safety, effective interprofessional collaboration, clinical decision-making, and the integration of technology to optimize outcomes in high-acuity and dynamic healthcare environments.

Keynote Points:

  • Core principles and scope of acute care nursing in hospital settings
  • Rapid assessment and management of acutely ill patients
  • Evidence-based interventions for complex medical and surgical conditions
  • Monitoring, early detection, and prevention of patient deterioration
  • Implementation of advanced nursing skills and critical care techniques

Benefits:

  • Enhances the ability to provide timely, evidence-based care for acutely ill patients
  • Strengthens skills in patient assessment, monitoring, and early detection of complications
  • Improves management of complex medical and surgical conditions
  • Promotes patient safety, infection control, and risk reduction in high-acuity settings
  • Supports safe and effective medication administration and pharmacologic management
  • Encourages interprofessional collaboration and effective communication in hospital teams