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Critical Care Nursing Theory 3 NSCC 7320

Nursing Specialty Critical Care Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

Learners build knowledge related to supporting oxygen supply and demand balance for critically ill patients by exploring theory of mechanical ventilation, advanced oxygen supply and demand assessment, and management of metabolic and oxygen demand. The remainder of the course focuses on pathophysiology, assessment and management of a variety of 'single-system' critical illnesses presented within narrative cases of patients and families in a variety of critical care settings. Narrative cases focus on acute kidney injury, acute respiratory failure and care of chronically, critically ill patients/family, and hemodynamic instability (including shock states) arising from hypovolemic shock, acute decompensated heart failure, and SIRS/sepsis. The narrative cases also provide context for learners to build understanding of patients' and families' experiences of critical illness, develop clinical decision-making processes that support effective patient and family care, and to build understanding of interprofessional collaborative practice within critical care environments. Please note, learners must be Registered Nurses to take this course. Please note: You must achieve 75% or greater to register in the next Critical Care Nursing course, NSCC 7420.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

5.0

Domestic fees

$473.93 - $1,527.76 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are three offerings of NSCC 7320 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 64040

Duration

Tue Apr 02 - Fri Jun 21 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 64040
  • Domestic fees $1527.76
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 02 - Jun 21 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Sarah Crowe

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$1527.76

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  5. Contact Program Assistant at jenna_coroliuc@bcit.ca for approval to register.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 64762

Duration

Tue Apr 02 - Fri Jun 21 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 64762
  • Domestic fees $775.04
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 02 - Jun 21 N/A N/A Distance
Instructor

Sarah Crowe

Course outline

View

Domestic fees

$775.04

Important information
  1. Available for exam challenge only.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  5. This is a challenge section designed for learners who have previous ICU or Critical Care Nursing experience and wish to challenge the course by writing the challenge exam. Contact Program Assistant at jenna_coroliuc@bcit.ca for approval to register.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 64764

Duration

Tue Apr 02 - Fri Jun 21 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 64764
  • Domestic fees $473.93
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 02 - Jun 21 N/A N/A Distance
Instructor

Sarah Crowe

Course outline

View

Domestic fees

$473.93

Important information
  1. Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  5. Re-registration is for students who require a course extension to complete their course from the previous term. Re-registration is a one-time option only. Contact Program Assistant at jenna_coroliuc@bcit.ca for approval to register.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Explain theoretical concepts used to determine and manage oxygen supply and demand balance for critically ill patients including mechanical ventilation, advanced oxygen supply and demand assessment, and metabolic and oxygen demand.
  • Apply theory of mechanical ventilation, advanced oxygen supply and demand assessment, and metabolic and oxygen demand, to determine and manage oxygen supply and demand balance for critically ill patients.
  • Explain pathophysiology and relevant clinical presentation of patients experiencing selected single system critical illnesses including acute respiratory failure, chronic critical illness, acute kidney injury, hemodynamic instability including shock states, hypovolemic shock, acute decompensated heart failure, and sepsis.
  • Utilize evidence informed guidelines and oxygen supply and demand theory to critically analyze, make decisions, and plan care for patients and families experiencing selected single system critical illness (including acute respiratory failure, chronic critical illness, acute kidney injury, hemodynamic instability including shock states, hypovolemic shock, acute decompensated heart failure, and sepsis).
  • Analyze the contribution of family-centred care and interdisciplinary collaborative practice to effective patient and family care.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023

Related Programs

Critical Care Nursing Theory 3 (NSCC 7320) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Health Sciences

  1. Critical Care Nursing Specialty (Combined Critical Care/Emergency Option)
    Advanced Certificate Part-time
  2. Critical Care Nursing Specialty
    Advanced Certificate Part-time
  3. Emergency Nursing Specialty (Combined Emergency/Critical Care Option)
    Advanced Certificate Part-time
  4. Specialty Nursing (Critical Care - Combined Critical Care/Emergency Option)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
  5. Specialty Nursing (Critical Care - Standard Option)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
  6. Specialty Nursing (Emergency - Combined Emergency/Critical Care Option)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time

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