Critical Care Nursing

Catalog description

This advanced course prepares students to provide holistic, evidence-based care for critically ill adult patients and their families. Building upon foundational nursing knowledge, students will develop advanced clinical judgment and decision-making skills for managing complex conditions in intensive care settings. Emphasis is placed on applying the nursing process, utilizing a systems-based approach, and collaborating effectively within the interprofessional team. The course incorporates ethical considerations and explores strategies for delivering compassionate, person-centered care, including end-of-life care. Students will also develop proficiency in advanced assessment techniques and critical care interventions. Sixty (60) lecture hours. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 2110 , NUR 2121 , NUR 2122 , NUR 2123 , NUR 2311 , NUR 2312 , NUR 2321 , NUR 2322 , NUR 3121 NUR 3123 NUR 4121 NUR 4122 Corequisite(s): NUR 4142