NURS 6211 Trauma Management in CNS Practice
This course exposes students to managing patients in contingency and trauma environments. Students examine the evidence related to managing trauma patients, personnel, scarce resources, equipment, and supplies in austere environments. To promote a team approach to managing trauma patients, students participate in simulated trauma scenarios that incorporate elements of TeamSTEPPS. To enhance their clinical skills as advanced practitioners, students perform simulated lifesaving interventions on manikins, simulators, and cadavers (i.e., needle decompression, chest tube insertion, and surgical airway). Additionally, students identify outcome measures to ensure quality patient care across the patient, nurse, and organization spheres of impact, focusing on adherence to professional practice standards.