NURS 309 - Critical Care Nursing Elective

Institution:

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Subject:

Description:

(2 Hrs) This course is designed to prepare nurses to assume an entry level role of a critical care nurse in the acute care setting. The student will be introduced to cardiac rhythm interpretation, invasive monitoring and hemodynamics, medical interventions/treatments, pharmacologic modalities, and nursing care in the Intensive Care Unit setting. The focus will be on the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, neurological, gastrointestinal, and hematological systems. Not routinely offered Recommended Background: Permission of the Program Director

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sf.edu

Phone Number:

(260) 399-7700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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