Nursing Specialty Critical Care
NSCC 7310 - Critical Care Nursing Clinical 1

In this clinical course, learners focus on applying and integrating nursing knowledge to provide nursing care for critically ill patients experiencing selected health problems such as coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndrome (e.g., angina and MI), cardiac failure, and hemodynamic instability. In this experience learners focus on applying theory related to oxygen supply and demand, comprehensive assessment, monitoring skills and clinical decision making. Working in partnership with patients, learners have an opportunity to develop an understanding of patients' experiences of critical illness. Learners work with patients buddy nurses and the clinical teacher to promote safe, competent, and ethical nursing care. Theory will be reviewed concerning the significance of the environmental context of critical care nursing to patient care, health promotion opportunities, and clinical decision making. Laboratory experiences to practice airway management, care of the patient with central and/or arterial lines, and cardiac arrest management are included. While NSCC 7310 is generally a clinical teacher led course, in unique situations it is possible to complete this course as a preceptorship. Prerequisites: 75% in NSCC 7100 and 75% in NSCC 7150 and 75% in NSCC 7200. As well as providing this information at the time of admission, BCIT requires students to provide proof of CRNBC membership for each clinical course they enrol in. Without CRNBC registration, you will not be permitted to continue in the course. (3 Credits)

Winter 2012

Jan 09-Mar 30	12 Weeks	$760.57	CRN: 73912
Jan 09-Mar 30
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - Clinical course must register through program contact Janet Brisson at 604-451-7103.
Note: Clinical lab format.
Note: This course is in progress. For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].

Spring/Summer 2012

Apr 02-Jun 22	12 Weeks	$760.57	CRN: 57655
Apr 02-Jun 22
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - Clinical course must register through program contact Janet Brisson 604-451-7103.
Note: Clinical lab format.