Course Overview
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to pursue a particular area of interest within the High Acuity Nursing Specialty. This course is intended to build on the theory and clinical experience from the first 4 courses in the High Acuity program (NSHA 7100, NSCC 7150, NSHA 7201, and NSHA 7300). The learning outcomes provided are supplemented by the student-specific learning goals. These learning goals are developed in collaboration and support with the High Acuity faculty.
Prerequisite(s)
- S in NSHA 7300
Credits
4.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$1,302.31
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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:
- Consistently demonstrate clinical decision-making to manage factors that negatively affect Oxygen Supply and Demand balance.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to prioritize appropriate care, and advocate for the high acuity patient.
- Apply knowledge of High Acuity nursing practice to evaluate and plan advanced interventions for high acuity patients.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
High Acuity Specialty Nursing Independent Study (NSHA 7400) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- High Acuity Nursing Specialty
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (High Acuity)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of NSHA 7400 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 34571
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 34571
- $1302.31 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Teresa Gnoato
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Only enroll in this section if you have already spoken with the Program Head and have received approval.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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