Critical Care Nursing
Student must complete 38 credit hours
Speciality Requirements Student must complete 38 credit hours
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequests |
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| 7741109 | Chemistry / Physics Related to Critical Care Nurse | 1 |
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| A study of the laws of chemistry and physics relating to anesthesia. emphasis is placed on the gas laws, vaporization,pressures and flow, and chemical properties of anesthetic agents and drugs. in addition, application of these laws willbe applied to anesthesia equipment, such as the anesthesia machine and breathing circuits. aspects of organic andbiochemistry including the chemical structure of compounds and their significance in pharmacology will be explored.the role of acid-base balance in maintaining the body's internal milieu and cellular integrity will be examined. therole of acid-base balance in maintaining the body's internal milieu and cellular integrity will be examined. theemphasis will be placed on the assimilation and integration of scientific theory into practice. electricity, fires andexplosion hazards; gas laws; force/pressure of fluid flow; osmosis and diffusion will be emphasized. | |||
| 7741111 | Advanced Pharmacology for Critical Care Nurse | 2 |
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| Introduction to pharmacology of critical care drugs and adjunctive agents are discussed. the focus will be on theissues that are an integral part of the modern critical care nursing practice. specific topics discussed will include:pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion) and pharmacodynamics (mechanism of action)of: antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic drugs, drugs used in the treatment of copd and asthma drugs that manipulatethe autonomic nervous system, anticoagulants, psychiatric medicines, chemotherapeutic agents, hormones drugs, andantiemetics & anesthetic drugs. principles and physiological mechanisms related to pharmacology are addressed.the emphasis is on a thorough understanding of the main categories drug and current medications that are often usedfor acutely ill patient. pharmacological considerations discussed in relation to the management and prevention ofcomplications. | |||
| 7741113 | Critical Care Nursing 2 | 2 |
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| The course will cover three major concepts: cardiovascular alterations, pulmonary alterations & multisystemproblems. it introduces the student to the critical care concepts and practice of cardiothoracic nursing. principles ofnursing in the care of patients with cardiovascular disease, assessment: cardiovascular system: heart sounds,diagnostic studies: - cardiac enzymes studies, monitoring ecg, holter monitoring, stress tests. echo cardiography,coronary angiography, nuclear medicine investigations. causes, pathophysiology, clinical types, clinical features,prognosis, management of: - hypertensive crisis, coronary artery disease, acute myocardial infarction,cardiomyopathy, deep vein thrombosis, valvular disease, aneurysms, endocarditis, heart failure, the course focusesalso on thrombolytic therapy, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, cardioversion, intra-aortic balloonpump monitoring, defibrillation, cardiac surgery coronary artery bypass grafts (cabg), valvular surgeries and hearttransplantation. various invasive and non-invasive methods to monitor patients' hemodynamic status is described,together with the related nursing care and interventions. cardiac diagnostics and cardiac surgery are discussed. thecourse is designed also to expand the student's knowledge and skills applicable to patients with pulmonaryalterations. airway management and mechanical ventilation of critically ill patients is discussed. assessment,treatment and care of patients with pneumonia, status asthmaticus, pleural effusion, chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease, pulmonary tuberculosis, pulmonary edema, atelectasis and pulmonary embolism. acute respiratory failure,acute respiratory distress syndrome (ards). ventilation management: - invasive, non-invasive, long-termmechanical ventilation, bronchial hygiene: - nebulization, deep breathing exercise, breathing exercises, posturaldrainage, inter costal drainage. multisystem patient care problems: sepsis / septic shock / systemic inflammatoryresponse syndrome (sirs) / multi-system organ failure and (msof) are discussed. disseminated intravascularcoagulation is discussed. | |||
| 7741114 | Critical Care Nursing1 | 2 |
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| The course will cover three major concepts: cardiovascular alterations, pulmonary alterations & multisystemproblems. it introduces the student to the critical care concepts and practice of cardiothoracic nursing. principles ofnursing in the care of patients with cardiovascular disease, assessment: cardiovascular system: heart sounds,diagnostic studies: - cardiac enzymes studies, monitoring ecg, holter monitoring, stress tests. echo cardiography,coronary angiography, nuclear medicine investigations. causes, pathophysiology, clinical types, clinical features,prognosis, management of: - hypertensive crisis, coronary artery disease, acute myocardial infarction,cardiomyopathy, deep vein thrombosis, valvular disease, aneurysms, endocarditis, heart failure, the course focusesalso on thrombolytic therapy, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, cardioversion, intra-aortic balloonpump monitoring, defibrillation, cardiac surgery coronary artery bypass grafts (cabg), valvular surgeries and hearttransplantation. various invasive and non-invasive methods to monitor patients' hemodynamic status is described,together with the related nursing care and interventions. cardiac diagnostics and cardiac surgery are discussed. thecourse is designed also to expand the student's knowledge and skills applicable to patients with pulmonaryalterations. airway management and mechanical ventilation of critically ill patients is discussed. assessment,treatment and care of patients with pneumonia, status asthmaticus, pleural effusion, chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease, pulmonary tuberculosis, pulmonary edema, atelectasis and pulmonary embolism. acute respiratory failure,acute respiratory distress syndrome (ards). ventilation management: - invasive, non-invasive, long-termmechanical ventilation, bronchial hygiene: - nebulization, deep breathing exercise, breathing exercises, posturaldrainage, inter costal drainage. multisystem patient care problems: sepsis / septic shock / systemic inflammatoryresponse syndrome (sirs) / multi-system organ failure and (msof) are discussed. disseminated intravascularcoagulation is discussed. | |||
| 7741116 | Introduction to Critical Care Nursing | 2 |
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| This course introduces students to the concepts of critical care nursing. historical review, and the extent of critical care nursing will be at focus. synergy model for patient care provides a framework to meet patient and family needs and define critical care nurse competencies. adherence to standards of professional practice applies to critical care nurses, and quality and safety are paramount. the course also addresses legal and ethical concepts and issues related to critical care nursing. assessment and management of sedation and principles of pain and pain management are described. it also aims to investigate the holistic management of persons with altered acidic balance and fluid and electrolyte management. the course focuses on assessment and interventions to ensure adequate nutrition in the critically ill patient and approach to infectious diseases and infection control in icu discussed. perioperative and anesthetic care are discussed. crisis, stress and burnout among health care providers are also discussed. | |||
| 7741118 | Critical Care Nursing /Clinical 1 | 2 |
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| Clinical placement with a supervisor gives the student an opportunity to use the knowledge and skills learned in respiratory, cardiovascular and multi-system problems. in this clinical course, students focus on applying and integrating nursing knowledge to provide care to critically ill patients experience selected health problems such as coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndrome (eg angina and myocardial infarction), heart failure, and hemodynamic instability and arrhythmia interpretation. nursing interventions are required for the patient with a pacemaker, and intra aortic balloon pump therapy, before and after coronary artery bypass grafting and valve replacement. augmentation of advanced nursing skills including cardioversion, defibrilation and management of cardiac emergencies. case-based scenarios and focused learning stations will be used to teach the application of the content. focus areas will include: mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, practice airway management, care of the patient with central and / or arterial lines and cardiac arrest management are included and priorities and decision-making in the critical care setting. students will focus part of their study of patients experienced the following critical illnesses; multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, cardiogenic shock, cardiac surgery, surgery and post anesthesia. the course also provides training which is essential for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clients in various clinical situations. this training will offer students valuable opportunity to take responsibility as a critical care nurse before graduation. students will be assigned for clinical practice in the icu and ccu, or departments. | |||
| 7741120 | Critical Care Nursing /Clinical 2 | 2 |
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| Clinical placement with a supervisor gives the student an opportunity to utilize knowledge and skills learned in the gi / gu module, gastrointestinal, endocrine changes.these changes include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome, hypoglycemia, adrenal insufficiency, thyrotoxic crisis, myxedema coma, diabetes insipidus, and cerebral salt wasting, gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal obstruction, acute renal failure and dialysis. the course also provides training which is essential for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clients in various clinical situations. this training will offer students valuable opportunity to take responsibility as a critical care nurse before graduation. this training will offer students valuable opportunity to take responsibility as a critical care nurse before graduation. students will be assigned for clinical practice in the icu, post anesthetic care unit and dialysis departments | |||
| 7741121 | ECG and Cardiovascular Dysrhythmia -Interpretation and Management | 1 |
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| The course supports the development of fundamental knowledge required to systematically analyze and interpret and manage the basic cardiac dysrhythmias. this course contains the essential background information needed to progress to 12 lead ecg interpretation. the sinus rhythms(normal sinus rhythm, sinus tachycardia, and sinus bradycardia and sinus arrhythmi), the atrial rhythms (wandering pacemaker, atrial tachycardia, atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter), the junctional rhythms (junctional escape rhythm, accelerated junctional rhythm and junctional tachycardia), the heart blocks (first degree, second degree type i and ii and third degree heart block), the ventricular rhythms(ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation and idioventricular rhythm). students will have an opportunity to examine and critically analyze a variety of 12 lead ecgs and case studies. | |||
| 7745116 | Basic Life Support | 0 |
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| This course provides the students with the skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) for victims of all ages and it offers learners the opportunity to practice cpr in team setting. the students will learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (aed) and how to relieve choking (foreign body airway obstruction). the skills will enable the students to recognize emergencies such as sudden cardiac arrest and know how to respond to them. the students will complete the course at an-najah life support training center which extends over one day. the american heart association guidelines will be used. | |||
| 7745117 | Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support | 0 |
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| Advanced cardiovascular life support (acls) is designed for students to participate in management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies through didactic instructions and active participation in simulated cases. the students will enhance their skills in the recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute arrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (acs). they will complete the course at an-najah life support training center which extends over two days. the american heart association guidelines will be used. | |||
| 7745190 | Pediatric Advanced Life Support | 0 |
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| The aha pals course has been developed and updated to reflect new science in the 2015 aha guidelines update for cpr and ecc. this classroom, instructor-led course uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, pals treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. the goal of the pals course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. | |||
| 7746105 | Advanced Health Assessment | 2 |
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| This course explores the theoretical dimensions of advanced clinical assessment of adults and incorporates advanced techniques of history taking and physical examination. in addition, faculty will facilitate student's acquisition of advanced skills in the collection of subjective data and performance of an adult physical and mental status examination. student is expected to interpret data acquired through the assessment of adults and the results of laboratory and diagnostic tests. history and physical examination techniques aimed at identifying pathology and its effect on the anesthetic process, rather than diagnose disease entities, will be stressed. students will evaluate the information obtained in their physical and psychological assessment and synthesize that knowledge to formulate individualized perioperative anaesthesia management plans. emphasis will be placed on management of patients with altered cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neural-renal status. | |||
| 7746209 | Research Methodology and Statistical Methods in Health Research | 3 |
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| This course focuses on preparing students to critically analyze and develop research. emphasis is placed on reading and interpreting published research data in terms of applicability to the health care professional. discussion groups, class presentations and lectures will use research articles to clarify and expand key research concepts. this course consists of independent study and preparation and presentation of a capstone project. students will focus on the theoretical and scientific underpinnings for evidence-based advanced nursing practice. in-depth critical analysis of scientific research, and methods for systematic reviews, as relevant to patient care and health policy outcomes will be emphasized on. ethical, legal, economic, and cultural issues surrounding the conduct and utilization of research practice will be examined. various qualitative approaches to research typically, used in nursing and health science, will be examined. topics covered will include ethics, problem identification, research purpose and specific aims, literature review, sampling strategy and techniques, multiple data collection techniques, data management, multiple strategies for data analysis, differentiating data vs. findings, constructing findings that are congruent with the research aims and specific qualitative approaches, and conclusion-drawing. application of quantitative methods to a variety of research problems is explored. emphasis will be placed on survey/descriptive design, randomized clinical trials (rct's), intervention research, meta-analysis, secondary data analysis with large data sets, and mixed methods. the emphasis of this course is on the nature and characteristics of the most used statistical techniques (descriptive statistics, correlation and linear regression, factor analysis, and elementary hypothesis testing), and their applicability to specific health care problems within the context of nursing. the students will develop their skills and knowledge in the use of computing software to reinforce their learning through assignments, including data analysis of data and interpretation of computer output. every student must take an spss course. | |||
| 7746212 | Emergency and Disaster Nursing | 1 |
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| The theoretical and clinical aspects of this course introduce students to the process and principles of providing efficient care during emergency and disaster situations. the students will receive comprehensive knowledge and skill training in emergency situations and disaster planning and management, and technical and legal issues related to the role of nurse in different emergency and disastrous situations. it further equips the students with the attitudes and skills necessary for handling multiple patient conditions and trauma situations. the practicum will focus on providing learners with relevant clinical experience in a variety of emergency settings. different types of poisons and reptiles, snakes and insect bites will be considered. | |||
| 7746213 | Medical Technology | 1 |
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| The course focuses on understanding and management of arterial lines; central venous lines; pulmonary artery catheters, pulse oximetry spo2; capnography - etco2, intercostal catheters & underwater sealed drainage. defibrillation: manual external & automated external defibrillation (aed), cardiac monitors, ventilators (simv,cmv, weaning from ventilator), continuous positive airway pressure (cpap), bi-level positive airway pressure (bipap), infusion pumps, syringe pumps, , intra-aortic balloon therapy, heart lung machine, heart mate, pulse contour cardiac output (picco), active humidifiers, baer hugger & blood warmer, cell saver-autologous blood recovery system, intracranial pressure monitoring, pacemakers and icd, prisma dialysis machine , extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ecmo) and plasmapheresis. | |||
| 7746216 | Critical Care Nursing /Clinical 3 | 2 |
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| Students will provide care for increasingly complex critically ill patients, who may include, but are not limited to, patients experiencing alterations in cerebral oxygen supply and demand (including traumatic brain injury, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke). clinical placement with a preceptor will give the student an opportunity to utilize knowledge and skills learned in the hematology, oncology, immunology, burn and trauma modules. cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic cardiac life support is discussed. learners will progressively increase their independence in decision making and critical care nursing practice. students will actively participate in the provision of family-centered care, ethics in practice, and best practices in specific patient situations. learners will examine the influence of context and collaboration within the health care team on patient care and nursing practice. the course also provides practice that is essential to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clients in different clinical settings. this training will offer students the valuable opportunity to take responsibility as an critical care nurse before graduation.students will be assigned for clinical practice in the er and or, burn centre and neurological icu departments. | |||
| 7746218 | Critical Care Nursing / Clinical 4 | 2 |
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| Students develop the skills to critically appraising setting that supports nursing practice of special needs populations (eg, children and newborns, geriatric, pregnant women in the intensive care setting. case-based scenarios and focused learning stations will be used to teach the application of content. the course also provides practice that is essential for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clients in various clinical settings. this training will offer students valuable opportunity to take responsibility as a critical care nurse before graduation..students will be assigned for clinical practice in the paediatric icu, neonatal icu, surgical icu. | |||
| 7746220 | Internship | 3 |
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| A progressive exposure to critical care nursing practice. starting with a basic orientation. each practice is based on previously developed skills. students will clinical practice in the icu, ccu, er, or, pacu, dialysis and burn wards. this course represents the culmination of the critical care nursing masters program. it provides an opportunity for the student to integrate and synthesize didactic and clinical core content with the experiences of the residencies as they progress from proficient student critical care nurse to novice practitioner. student and faculty will work collaboratively to identify content areas that are essential to the beginning practice of a masters prepared critical care.this course offers students of critical care nursing the opportunity to develop their skills and to implement problem solving and principles of nursing management of selected groups from the health-disease continuum and practicing critical care nursing. students will apply their theoretical knowledge into clinical environments, with emphasis on leadership, management and will take full responsibility under the supervision of tutors who are intensivests and critical care nurses who are responsible for the clinical environment. the course also provide training which is essential for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clients in various clinical situations. this training will offer students valuable opportunity to take full responsibility as a critical care nurse before graduation. | |||
| 7746221 | Master Thesis | 6 |
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| A research in critical care nursing that is designed and carried out under the supervision of specialized teachers and experts in the field of research topic will be performed. independent study resulted in a completed research project including literature, methodology, data collection, statistical analysis, and submission of a final written paper of publishable quality.the course will give graduate students the opportunity to complete a scientific project. the project provides the opportunity to explore a topic, question or concern that is relevant to advanced practice in critical care nursing. a faculty mentor will mentor the student through the process, critique and evaluate the project. the student is guided by a mentor through the various research phases: planning proposal phase, institutional review board (irb) requirements, clinical trial completion, paper finishing and / or poster presentation, and formal oral presentation. | |||
| 7746222 | Critical Care Nursing 3 | 2 |
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| The course covers two major concepts -neurological changes and several systemic changes that include burns,hematology, oncology, immunology and trauma. in this course the skills required to care for a seriously illneurological patients will be discussed in detail and will include key nursing management including advancedneurological assessment, common diagnostics, pharmacology and neurological emergencies. the following topicswill be discussed: cerebrovascular disease, cerebrovascular accident, seizure disorders, guillain barre- syndrome,myasthenia gravis, coma, encephalopathy, management modalities: assessment of intracranial pressure,management of intracranial hypertension, craniotomy, problems related to neurological disorders: thermo regulation,unconsciousness, herniated disc syndrome. the course also focuses on hematology, oncology and immune diseases.the course provides a general overview of the changes in red blood cells (rbcs), immune activity and coagulationfunction. this chapter focuses also on the management of patients with trauma. assessment and management ofspecific lesions are discussed. the course deals with the presentation, management, and nursing intervention ofpatients with oncology. toxic ingestion and antidote discussed. burns discussed: classification, pathophysiology,clinical features, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment of burns. fluid and electrolyte therapy - calculation offluids and its management, pain, wound car, infection control, prevention and management of complications burns,grafts and flaps, reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation will be discussed. | |||
| 7746223 | Critical Care Nursing 4 | 2 |
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| The course covers the concept of special needs populations (e.g., children and newborns, geriatric, pregnant womenin the critical care setting). course describes nursing and medical treatment of these patients. ante-partumhemorrhage, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, uterine rupture, post. partum hemorrhage, puerperal sepsis, and obstetricalshock are discussed. the course focuses also on neonatal emergency: asphyxia neonatorum, pathological jaundiceof the newborn, newborn seizures, metabolic disorders, intra-cranial hemorrhage, neonatal sepsis, rds (respiratorydistress syndrome / hyaline membrane disease), congenital disorders : cyanotic heart disease, trachea esophagealfistula, congenital hyper tropic pyloric stenosis, imperforate anus, pediatric emergency: dehydration, acute bronchopneumonia, poisoning, foreign bodies, seizures, trauma, status asthmaticus. this course also provides an overview ofthe organ donation process, election of candidates, post-transplant management, and immunosuppressive drugs usedto prevent rejection. a detailed discussion of solid organ transplant including lung, heart, kidneys and liver arepresented. | |||