CRITICAL CARE NURSING   [Archived Catalog]
2020-2021 Bradford Campus Catalog
   

NUR 1301 - CRITICAL CARE NURSING


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Core concepts of course include stress and adaptation as they relate to the care of the critically ill or injured client, psychosocial and sleep alterations, legal and ethical issues patient education, and issues related to recognition and management of stressors in critical care nursing. Student learning will be augmented by an emphasis on critical thinking, and using system-appropriate case studies. Emphasis on management of adult clients with critical illness based on standards of practice as presented in "core curriculum for critical care nursing" by J. Grif-Alspach.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency


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