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ACUTE/CRITICAL CARE NURSING

(ELECTIVE 102)

DINA M. ORTEGA
1st Semester 2020
 COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course consists of four (4) modules and it is designed to introduce you to
care for critically ill patients. Emphasis is on rapid assessment, setting priorities,
rapid decision-making and appropriate nursing interventions. The course may include
cases with cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, neurologic and multisystem alterations.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, you should have been able to:

1. Utilize the nursing process in the care of patients with acute/ critical condition.
2. Utilize evidence-based approach in the delivery of care in accordance with the
guidelines and principles of nursing and other existing laws, legal, ethical, and moral
principles
3. Identify trends and issues related to the care of acute/ critically ill patients.
4. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery
5. Promote personal and professional growth.
6. Come up with a Powerpoint presentation encompassing all the lessons learned in
this course.

CLASS INTRODUCTION

It is an honor and a privilege to be your Instructor for this course, Elective

102, Acute/Critical Care Nursing, for this 1 st semester, A.Y. 2020-2021. I am Ms. Dina
M. Ortega, married with two children, who hails from Bacnotan, La Union. A graduate
of Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lorma Colleges, San Fernando, La Union, where
I worked as a Clinical Instructor for seven years. I have been serving in DMMMSU-
CCHAMS as a Clinical Instructor since 2019.

It is unfortunate that we cannot introduce ourselves in person because of the

pandemic our country, and the whole world, is facing right now. But we can still get
to know each other by introducing ourselves thru correspondence via the internet.
Please accept my invitation for you to join our group chat in your messenger account.
This group chat account will be our venue of correspondence for the whole semester.
Feel free to introduce yourselves in a way or manner that suits you. First impression
may last a life time. Be comfortable also in expressing your thoughts and/or questions
within the context of our lessons. It is the best interest of this course to help you
expand your understanding, interest and capabilities in your study and practice of
Nursing.
 COURSE REQUIREMENTS
To pass this course, you must:

1. Read and comprehend the entirety of the modules and attend the face-to-
face meeting when required.
2. Answer all the print-based discussion activities.
3. Take the graded written quizzes.
4. Submit the final project, Powerpoint presentation, before the final
examination.
5. Accomplish the Midterm and Final Evaluation/Exams.

COURSE STUDY GUIDE

This module was prepared for you to work on independently and diligently. It aims for
you to be confident in honing and performing your nursing skills. Do it with
enthusiasm.

1. Give your best – you have the knowledge and skills to make it through. You can do
it!
2. Be patient – do not miss any important part in the module.
3. Focus your attention and motivate yourself – read other materials or references for
a better understanding of the subject matter. Ask any member of your family or
friends to assist you if you encounter difficulties. Do not give up.
4. Answer confidently – make sure to answer completely and concisely. Cite your
references. Answers to essays should be direct to the point.
5. Submit on time – before the end of midterms and finals, you will need to submit
your output or accomplished activities thru correspondence or during our face-to-
face meeting. Rest assured of my prompt reply once you correspond to submit.

If you need assistance during the course of your study, you may contact me thru
messenger, SMS or email.

Read on and ponder. Study well!!!

GRADING SYSTEM
Module Activities and Assignments - 60%
Quizzes
Project
Midterm/Final Examination - 40%

Total 100%
 COURSE CONTENT

Module I
Lesson 1 Overview of the Core Competency Standards
Lesson 2 Critical Care Nursing Concepts
Lesson 3 Acute/Critically Ill Patients in Hemodynamic
Monitoring (Assessment)
Lesson 4 Acute/Critically Ill Patients in Hemodynamic
Monitoring (Management)

Module II
Lesson 1 Acute/Critically Ill Patients with Circulatory Assist
Devices (Assessment)
Lesson 2 Acute/Critically Ill Patients with Circulatory Assist
Devices (Management)
Lesson 3 Acute/Critically Ill Patients with Artificial Airways
(Assessment)
Lesson 4 Acute/Critically Ill Patients with Artificial Airways
(Management)

Module III
Lesson 1 Acute/Critically Ill Patients with Mechanical
Ventilation (Assessment)
Lesson 2 Acute/Critically Ill Patients with Mechanical
Ventilation (Management)
Lesson 3 Acute/Critically Ill Patients with Mechanical
Ventilation (Complications)
Lesson 4 Use of Critical Thinking in Caring Clients with
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

Module IV
Lesson 1 Use of Critical Thinking in Caring Clients with
Renal Disorders
Lesson 2 Use of Critical Thinking in Caring Clients with
Endocrine Disorders
Lesson 3 Use of Critical Thinking in Caring Clients with
Gastro Intestinal and Neurologic Disorders
Lesson 4 Use of Critical Thinking in Caring Clients with
 Multisystem Disorders

REFERENCES

Books:
Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice by Nettina 2010 9th Edition
Black, Joyce and Hawks J. 2009. Med-Surgical Nursing Clinical Management for Positive
Outcomes 8th Edition
Adult CCRN Certification Review by: Kent 2014
Complete Review for NCLEX-RN by Gauwitz 2015 2nd Edition
Brunner & Suddarth (2018). Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 14th edition
Definition of medical terms. Mosby’s Medical and Nursing Dictionary. Retrieved June
2020
Silvestri (2014) Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN examination

Websites:
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/asksci/mole00/mole/00513.htm
http://faculty.ccc.edu/tr-infectioncontrol/prevention.htm
http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/articles/271feat3.html
http://www.proquest.com
www.youtube.com (video clips)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles
 LEARNING CONTRACT

To ensure that you will benefit from studying and accomplishing the Elective
102 modules you will need to identify your responsibilities as a learner by taking part
in constructing a Learning Contract with your parent’s/guardian’s assistance.

Be guided with the following:

Name:
_________________________________________
Address:
______________________________________________________________
CP/Tel no:
______________________________________
Name of Parent/Guardian:
__________________________________________
CP/Tel no:
_______________________________________

Academic success is the product of cooperative effort. In order that each party
will benefit from this unified effort, each will have the following responsibilities:

As a student: Obey rules/policies of the University

: Be guided by my parent’s rules at home
: Spend at least _________________ study for each subject
:
:
:
:
:

As a parent : Maintain a discipline policy with my child

: Spend at least ___________________ to supervise my child’s work
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:
:

As a teacher: Enforce rules/policies of the University

: Provide ample time to guide and assist you in your study of this
Course
: Work to make learning enjoyable
: Review and revise learning activities when necessary
: Be available when you need additional assistance in your study
: Update you of school activities and
: Be open to suggestions and/or recommendations.

Agreeing Party:

Student Signature: _________________________ Date: ________________

Parent Signature: __________________________ Date: ________________

Teacher Signature: _________________________ Date: ________________