Duty Senior Nurse Training (DSN)
For participants to:
* Enhance their knowledge of the role of the duty senior nurse.
* Improve their clinical and managerial skills in relation to undertaking the role of the duty senior nurse.
After completing this course those attending will be able to:
* Describe the roles and responsibilities of the duty senior nurse.
* Understand the role of human factors or non-technical skills, e.g. situational awareness, leadership, team working, in psychiatric and medical emergencies.
* Demonstrate increased confidence in managing common clinical incidents as the duty senior nurse
* Demonstrate improved inter-agency working.
* Recognise when extra help is required and allocate tasks accordingly.
* Use a systematic approach to assess and treat the physically unwell patient.
Course schedule
Group bookings
Discounted rates are available for group bookings. Please contact us for more information. Maudsley Learning has a full range of courses to meet the needs of your organisation. Most can be delivered to you flexibly and tailored to your requirements.
Bespoke courses
We are able to offer custom-made programs, whether digital or face to face, to meet the education and training needs of your organisation in the UK or internationally.
Research
We value research and knowledge-sharing and will continue to contribute to the literature base on mental health education, addressing important research questions in this exciting field.
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