Critical Care Unit, Nevill Hall Hospital
Address:
Nevill Hall Hospital, Brecon Road, Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 7EG
Contact:
Sr Deb Harris Direct telephone: 01873 732177 Email: Deb.harris@wales.nhs.uk
University Contact:
Ms Anna Jones
Position:Lecturer: Adult Nursing
Clinical Teacher Contact:
Sian Thomas
Remit:
Medical and Surgical Critical Care
Clients:
Medical and Surgical Critical Care age range 18-100 years
Key Learning Opportunities:
- Fundamental care
- Discharge planning to the wards
- Time management
- Medication
- Anatomy and physiology
- Dietetics
- MDT
- Physiotherapy
- Consultant ward round
- Palliative care – end of life pathways
- Communication
- Violence and aggression – dementia and alcohol abuse
- Delirium
- Complex wound management
- Ventilatory and cardiovascular support (multi- system support)
- Tracheostomies
- Physiological observations
Preparation for Practice:
Management of critical care areas in preparation for practice
Shifts:
- 12 hour shifts
- 07.00 - 19.30
- 19.00 - 07.30
Dress Code:
All Wales Uniform
Last Updated:
11th February 2013