Year
Year 3
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Intensive care unit management, hemodynamic monitoring, and life-support technologies for critically ill patients.
Course overview
This course prepares you for the complexities of intensive care unit management. You will study hemodynamic monitoring and the operation of life-support technologies for critically ill patients. The focus is on applying advanced clinical reasoning to stabilize and support patients with acute, life-threatening conditions.
Who takes this course
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (collaborative)
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
- NURS 2790 Emergency Nursing Procedures
- NURS 3350 Oncology Nursing Practice
Learning outcomes
- Monitor and interpret complex hemodynamic data to guide patient care.
- Operate and troubleshoot advanced life-support technologies.
- Manage the care of patients with multi-organ system failure.
- Coordinate family support and end-of-life care in the intensive care setting.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Critical care simulation exams | 40 |
| Case study analysis | 30 |
| Final written examination | 30 |