NU424-ICU :

Department

Faculty of Nursing

Academic Program

Bachelor in Science in Nursing

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

NU325-ICU

Overview

This course provides opportunities for actual hospital experiences to ensure that competencies are developed in the nursing care management of clients with problems in gastrointestinal/ metabolism, genitourinary and reproductive. It also allows students to apply basic concepts and principles of emergency nursing and demonstrate preparedness in responding to an emergency situation.

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:

1.To get acquainted with the physical set up and operating policies in the different areas in critical care

2.Discuss the different clinical disorders, it’s manifestations, treatment and nursing intervention of critically ill patients

3.Understand basic information of patients in doing physical assessment and recognize common abnormalities

Mental skills:

1.Understand the procedures and rationale for basic support of adult patients

2.Discuss/ review concepts in medical or surgical emergencies and other related entities

3.Identify the importance of pharmacology in dealing with critically ill patients

4.Identify patient’s care and management in caring for critically ill patients

5.Administer diligently emergency drugs for patient with immediate care

Scientific and professional skills:

1.Perform different diagnostic laboratory investigations with confidence and interpret results accurately

2.Utilize and apply the nursing process in assessing and managing health need

3.Apply learned knowledge and skills in imparting health teachings to client and family

General skills:

1.Demonstrate professional attitude at all time

2.Respond to clinical situations professionally

3.Identify different interventions relative to different situations

4.Show initiative to learn and work

5.Show sincerity in working with others

Teaching and learning methods

1.Pre-conference (Lecture-discussion)

2.Group Dynamics

3.Bedside care/ Nurse-patient interaction

4.Laboratory Exercises

5.Post- Conference ( Evaluation test)

Methods of assessments

1.Midterm exam 40%

2.Final exam 60%