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Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing

An Evidence-based Approach to Musculoskeletal Care

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Created by Mary Drozd, Sonya Clarke

Explore the essentials of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma nursing with a focus on evidence-based care. Build your skills in assessment, interventions, and rehabilitation for a wide range of patient groups and conditions. Gain confidence in managing complications and supporting recovery.

Wiley | Sep 2026 | 416 min

What You Will Learn

You will start by exploring core musculoskeletal nursing concepts and professional development. As you progress, you will move into hands-on assessment techniques, intervention planning, and managing complications. Each section uses real-world scenarios and evidence-based guidance to help you make patient-centered decisions for adults, children, and young people.

Key Features

  • Develop clinical assessment skills for orthopaedic and trauma patients of all ages
  • Learn evidence-based approaches to pain, wound, and complication management
  • Gain practical strategies for rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care coordination

Target Audience

This course is designed for nurses, clinical practitioners, students, and care team members working in orthopaedic, trauma, or musculoskeletal settings. If you want to deepen your evidence-based practice, improve patient outcomes, and confidently handle complex cases, this learning path is a great fit for your goals.

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