Who should attend?
Registered & Enrolled Nurses.
Key learning outcomes
On completion, participants will be better able to:
• Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system
• Outline the pathophysiology and nursing management of patients with orthopaedic trauma/dysfunction; both traumatic and elective
• Identify the nursing management and prevention of complications arising from orthopaedic trauma/disorders/interventions.
• Outline the pathophysiology and management of limb reconstruction
Reflect on latest research in orthopaedic patient management
Presenters Biographies
Megan White
Megan White is an Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Consultant who has applied translational research to orthopaedic practice to drive innovative practice for nursing care in both the pre and postoperative period
Noelle Coleman
Noelle has over 20 years’ experience and expertise in paediatric and adult Complex Orthopaedics and Limb Reconstruction incorporating Osseointegration more recently. Noelle is currently studying her Masters in Nurse Practitioner Course in Orthopaedics at QUT, while running her own Limb Reconstruction Nursing Service aligned to the Limb Reconstruction Centre MQ Health.
Ruth Green
Ruth has had a wide and varied nursing career spanning more than 35 years, predominantly in the field of orthopaedics and education. Ruth is currently employed by the Australian College of Nursing and coordinates the Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Nursing.
Program
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8:45am
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Registration & welcome
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9:00am
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Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Physiology
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9.30
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Fractures
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10:30am
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Morning tea
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10:45am
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Sports injuries & imaging
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11.30
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Joint arthroplasty
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12:30pm
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Lunch
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1:00pm
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Orthopaedic complications
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2:00pm
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Limb deformities
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3:00pm
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Afternoon tea
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3:15pm
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Current practice guidelines
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3:45
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Latest research
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4:15
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Evaluation & close
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Fees
ACN member - 232.00
Non Member - $257.50
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