Joy Sears RN, MN, PG Dip (Dom Nsg), PG Cert (Continence), STN

Joy Sears RN, MN, PG Dip (Dom Nsg), PG Cert (Continence), STN

School of Nursing and Midwifery Community Care Organisation

My Job Teach practical, patient centred care for A person with a wound to Undergraduate Nursing Students International RN Conversion Students Graduate Entry Masters of Nursing Students Singapore ET Programme

Advanced Wound Care Elective What is a wound? How do I assess & manage wounds? Interprofessional Care Workshop Caring for a patient who has a wound

WHO DO YOU CALL? - Teamwork CHOOSE YOUR WOUND Learning about who can look after you MUSICAL CUSHIONS Assessment CAN I PLEASE HAVE ONE OF THOSE? Equipment for the home YOU CAN GO NOW discharge planning MEDIC! - Wound care products GETTING OLD Caring across the lifespan BUILD A BETTER BATHROOM From a nurses viewpoint NAP TIME, WITH STORIES! Shared experience while you test the pressure relieving mattresses

2015 Re-accreditation of Curtin University BSc (Nursing) Course Integrated Learning Model MORE EDUCATION ON WOUND MANAGEMENT

WoundsWest Wound Prevalence (49%, 48%, 43%, 41.6%) 35% 30% 2007 2008 2009 2011 Wound prevalence 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Acute Pressure ulcers Skin tears Other Leg ulcers Burns Malignant

SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM. Scope of the problem UK 4% -10% anada 25% USA 14-17% Thailand 4.2% - 40.9% Singapore 0.03% 18.1% China 1.8% -45.5% Indonesia 27% - 31.6% HK 2.5-9% Japan 2.9% - 5.45% Taiwan 3.42% - 5% Australia 9% - 27% NZ 8.6% - 33% 9

Advancing knowledge, skill & confidence in wound care 35 Confidence level 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Pre Post Pre Post Pre Post Pre Post Assessment Plan Product Healing Not Confident Slightly Confident Very Confident Extremely Confident No data

The Theory Practice Gap

Hospital Nursing Training We learnt at the bedside BUT we had a lack of theory to support our practice

The Practice Theory Gap

University Nursing Training We acquired theoretical knowledge & skills BUT had insufficient clinical practice or exposure to clinical experts

Bridging the Theory-Practice Gap Clinical guidelines Practice standards Mentors Preceptors Clinical role models Clinical educators

Practice-Theory Gap in ET Practice Lack of dedicated ET education in undergraduate programs Lack of interactive relevant ET clinical practice Lack of ET clinical credibility amongst academics

2014 Curtin University Singapore Graduate Certificate (Clinical Nursing) Wound, Ostomy, Continence Graduate Diploma (Clinical Nursing) Master of Science (Clinical)

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN FURTHERING YOUR CAREER IN OSTOMY AND CONTINENCE PRACTICE?

Graduate Certificate (Clinical Nursing) Ostomy and Continence Stream This course is designed to build on the specialty knowledge and experience of registered nurses currently working in this area of professional practice. Emphasis is placed on developing students theoretical knowledge through evidence based practice. Internationally recognised nursing competencies are used as the basis for the professional portfolio each student demonstrates through the clinical practicum units. The course comprises 4 units of study which are studied over 2 semesters (7 months). Each semester comprises a theory unit and clinical practicum unit. Theory units are taught through a series of intensive workshops followed by tutorials. Specialists from Australia and Singapore will collaborate to present the latest information in evidence based practice. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Graduate of a three year nursing diploma recognised by Curtin University; OR Graduate of a nursing diploma from the Nanyang Polytechnic or Ngee Ann Polytechnic Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board; AND Have at least 12 months relevant post-registration clinical experience in the speciality area; AND Minimum English language entry requirement IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent.

2015 Trimester 1 Advanced Clinical Nursing Science 1: Acute and Chronic Wound Management Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice 1: Acute and Chronic Wound Management

2015 Trimester 2 Advanced Clinical Nursing Science 2: Ostomy & Continence Management Advanced Clinical Nursing Practice 2: Ostomy & Continence Management

Graduate Diploma (Clinical Nursing) Ostomy and Continence Stream This course offers those bachelor qualified registered nurses who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate, to enrol and complete a further 4 units of study to obtain a Graduate Diploma. The 4 units of study are designed to develop further critical thinking and leadership skills for students, in preparation for completion of a masters. Units offered in this course include critical thinking and decision making, research methodology, the importance of safety and quality in health care delivery, developing leadership and managements skills within health care teams. This courses prepares students for leadership roles within this very specialised area of clinical practice. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Graduate of a bachelor degree in nursing recognised by Curtin University; AND Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board; AND Have at least 12 months relevant post-registration clinical experience in the speciality area; AND Minimum English language entry requirement IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent.

Master of Science (Clinical) Wound, Ostomy, Continence

AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF STOMAL THERAPY NURSES Inc. ABN 16 072 891 322 Stoma / Wound / Continence WORLD COUNCIL OF ENTEROSTOMAL THERAPISTS An Association of Nurses Registered Charity Number 1057749

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