NURS 4362 - CRITICAL CARE NURSING PRACTICUM

[2 Credits]

The Critical Care Nursing Practicum builds upon the social sciences and nursing principles established in previous-level nursing courses. The theoretical foundations for this course focus on the physiological changes that occur in diverse adults and aged adults with acute, complex health problems. This course offers the opportunity for a clinical application that enhances clinical judgment and complements the theory course, Critical Care Nursing Theory. Practicum content is guided by standards of critical care nursing formulated by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. In the practicum setting, students are expected to apply the nursing process in nursing practice and assist patients, significant others, and families in coping with acute health crises. Practicum learning experiences occur in an acute care setting. [90 hours practicum]. Prerequisites: NURS 3345, 3355, 3365, 3358, 3368, 3451. Co-requisites: NURS 4352 and 4372