NXN 81 - Introduction to Critical Care Nursing

Institution:

Riverside City College

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Description:

Prerequisite: None. Limitation on enrollment: Completion of a Registered Nursing Program. A critical care course designed to prepare the Registered Nurse to become a specialist in the care of patients requiring intensive and high technical supportive care. It focuses on the introduction to critical care nursing; theory and scientific principles related to the following systems: cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal and genitourinary, neurological, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematological, and multiple organ dysfunction; specialized procedures and equipment; and clinical skills training. Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for continuing education units. Provider number 00100. 90 hours lecture.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rcc.edu/riverside/

Phone Number:

(951) 222-8000 ext 8979

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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