This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of caring for critically ill patients in various critical care settings such as intensive care units (ICUs) and cardiac care units (CCUs). They will gain proficiency in advanced nursing interventions, such as ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and administration of specialized medications. The course emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills to make rapid and effective decisions in emergency situations by learning to work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals, to provide comprehensive and collaborative care. 

Pre-requisite or co-req: BSN306; BSN405; Valid BLS certificate (AHA).

*1 CH= 40 contact hours