NURS 3200 Critical Care Nursing

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

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