Course Overview
Critical Care Nursing Theory 1 is the third course in the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Critical Care Nursing Specialty Certificate. In this course, learners will continue to build foundational knowledge based on concepts explored in NSCC 7100 and 7150 and further develop their understanding of patients’ experiences of critical illness. Specifically, learners have opportunities to further explore critical care nursing practice as they consider the contribution of research, the nature of evidence, and the application of best practices in the care of critically ill patients. Additionally, learners will explore additional comprehensive assessment strategies (e.g., hemodynamic monitoring, arterial blood gas analysis, renal assessment) and strategies employed to optimize oxygen supply and demand balance in critically ill patients (e.g., CPAP/BiPAP, vasoactive and inotropic medications, and fluid management). Finally learners will be challenged to make clinical decisions and plan care for selected critically ill individuals including those experiencing respiratory insufficiency, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, and hemodynamic instability. Throughout this course learners will continue to reflect on the significance of relational nursing practice in critical care and their vision of self as a critical care nurse. Please note, learners must be Registered Nurses to take this course.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Further explore critical care nursing practice by examining the contribution of research, the nature of evidence, and the application of best practices in the care of critically ill patients.
- Based on conclusions drawn regarding oxygen supply and demand balance, select and evaluate appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients experiencing respiratory insufficiency, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, and hemodynamic instability.
- Utilize foundational knowledge of critical care nursing practice to critically analyze data, make decisions, and plan care for patients experiencing respiratory insufficiency, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, and hemodynamic instability.
- Further develop relational capacity in critical care nursing practice.
Effective as of Winter 2012
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