NXN-81 — Introduction to Critical Care Nursing

Prerequisite: None.

Description: Designed to prepare the Registered Nurse for specialized high acuity, progressive, and critical care nursing, using best practices, in meeting the needs of critically ill patients and their families, while improving patient outcomes. The course focuses on global perspectives in the care of critically ill patients; theory and scientific principles related to the following systems: cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, neurological, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematological, and multiple organ dysfunction; organ procurement; end-of-life; specialized procedures and equipment. 90 hours lecture. (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for continuing education units. Provider number 00100. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)