NUR1 320. Critical Care Nursing Theory.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Ingram School of Nursing (Ingram School of Nursing)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description
The focus of this course is the management of critical illness situations, the impact of psychological, behavioural and biological responses of stress and illness and the impact this complex interplay has on the personal and contextual resources of patients and their families. It will explore evidence informed management approaches to a range of symptoms and patient conditions as well as nurse sensitive indicators of care, taking into account research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
- Prerequisite: NUR1 209
- Pre/corequisites: NUR1 210, NUR1 312
- Corequisite(s): IPEA 501, NUR1 327, NUR1 339
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken NUR1 319 or NUR1 324.
- Restriction(s): Only open to students in the Bachelor of Nursing (Integrated Nursing) program.