CRITICAL CARE NURSING

Course Description

Gas exchange and positioning, physical restraint, management of acute respiratory distress syndrome, alternative ventilatory models, assessment/management of the weaning process, haemodynamic management, management of acute renal failure in intensive care units (ICU), care of the patients with acute hepatic disorders, management of the patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation, prevention and managing of sepsis, obstetric emergencies in ICU, management of the multiorgan dysfunctioning, sedation in ICU, follow up and rehabilitation in critical illness,withdrawing of treatment, acute brain injury and resuscitation, end of life care, ethical issues in ICU.

CRITICAL CARE NURSING

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Integrate a specific theoretical knowledge related to nursing, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical technology to understand physiological and psychosocial responses to critical health disruption
2. 02 Develop a system to evaluate health status, identify responses to critical health disruptions, and define learning needs of critically ill patients and their families.
3. 03 Integrate knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to formulate nursing intervention strategies for patients experiencing critical health disruptions
4. 04 Analyze research results and it's implication in the area of critical care that relate to current practice.
5. 05 Evaluate the value of collaboration in the care of the critical ill, and those with system specific disorders
6. 06 Reflect on legal and ethical issues related to critical nursing.
7. 07 Develop a comprehensive plan of care for clients experiencing acute trauma or a critical illness.
8. 08 Describe the role of the professional nurse as an advocate for the acute trauma/critically ill client and the client-family unit.
9. 09 Identify appropriate documentation of nursing care delivery to the critically ill client and the family.
10. 10 Explore practice, ethical, legal and interpersonal dimensions within the critical care setting.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Sole, Klein & Moseley (2020). Introductıon to Critical Care nursıng (8th edition) US: Saunders
2. 02 Introductıon to Critical Care Nursıng (6th edition)
3. 03 Brunner & Suddarths Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Philadelphia: Lippincott; 2014-2021.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Understand the fundamental concepts of critical care and intensive care. SOLO 4
2. L01 Understand the pathophysiology and management of acute respiratory failure, ARDS, acute pneumonia, VAP, and pulmonary embolism. SOLO 4
3. L01 Understand the pathophysiology and management of increased intracranial pressure and stroke SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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