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Introduction to the Critical Care Nursing Program (1 CEU): This course was created to help assure a successful learning experience with online education. It is organized in two parts Part 1: Reviews several characteristics of online content delivery, presents concepts related to declarative and procedural learning, and describes study techniques for successfully completing online courses and for achieving learning outcomes.
Part 2: Guides the learner on a navigational journey through accessing and evaluating medical resources on the Internet and through the specific components and functionality of the Critical Care Nursing Program. Cardiovascular System (5.5 CEUs):
An extensive set of five courses designed to strengthen understanding of the structure and function of the cardiovascular system, and enhance the assessment and care skills needed for working with patients with cardiac disorders. Endocrine System (2 CEUs): A set of two courses that provides a review of the endocrine system with an emphasis on the assessment, treatment, management, and care of the patient with Diabetes Mellitus and other endocrine disorders. Hematology (4 CEUs): A three course set presenting an overview of the structures and function of the hematologic system and the care and treatment of patients with diseases that arise from various blood disorders. Neurology (5.5 CEUs): The 4 neurological courses begin with a brief overview of neuro anatomy and physiology and intracranial dynamics. Basic and complex neurological assessments, diagnostic tests and procedures, etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options for neurological disorders. Pulmonary (5 CEUs): The four courses in the pulmonary set present an overview of pulmonary anatomy and physiology, a discussion of the elements involved in pulmonary assessment, and a description of several pulmonary disorders and interventions. Renal System (2 CEUs): The two renal courses presents overview the anatomy and physiology of the renal system as well as the care and treatment of patients with renal disease and failure. Gastrointestinal System (1 CEUs): This gastrointestinal course presents a brief overview of the structures and function of the gastrointestinal system as well as an assessment of the patient with GI disorders. Multisystem Failure (2 CEUs): The last two courses in the program explore pertinent information that describes the results of decreased tissue perfusion resulting from dysfunction/failure of multiple body systems.
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