Programs

1. Comprehend the different physiological events that leads to resuscitation
2. Understand the ILCOR AHA Guidelines of Resuscitation
3. Describe the Phases of Arrest
4. Learn the technique of Team Dynamics
5. Enumerate events that will lead to pitfalls during a resuscitation

1. Review the early critical management of key neurologic emergencies.
2. Demonstrate collaborative, multidisciplinary approach
3. Provide consistent set of protocols, practical checklist, decision points and suggested communication to use during critical patient management.
4. Achieve ENLS certification after demonstrating mastery of the patient care protocols

Course Description:

Specific Objectives:

1. Discuss an overview of the conceptual foundation of critical care nursing
   • Scope of critical care nursing practice
   • Use of the nursing process
   • Critical care environment
2. Describe the phenomena of concern in critical care nursing
   • Breathing, Tissue perfusion and gas exchange
   • Cardiac electrical activity
   • Regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance
   • Pain
   • Nutrition
3. Identify patient care problems through appropriate assessment in relation to the
   • Cardiovascular system
   • Pulmonary system
   • Neurologic system
   • Renal system
   • Multisystem
4. Demonstrate basic skills in utilizing the following
   • Hemodynamic monitoring
   • Mechanical ventilation
   • Neurological assessment tools
   • Cardiovascular drug support formulas and dosages
5. Formulate a comprehensive plan of care for the critically – ill adult and pediatric patient.

Course Description:

Specific Objectives:

1. Describe the components of the cardiac conduction system incorporating cardiac anatomy and physiology;
2. Interpret and analyze ECG strips and determine, rate, regularity and rhythm;
3. Identify rhythms originating in the sinus node and atria, junction (AV node) and ventricles;
4. Discuss the significance of the rhythm and conduction patterns;
5. Recognize various degree of AV blocks with their significance and treatment;
6. Identify potentially life-threatening rhythms and initial interventions / approach to treatment;
7. Enhance comprehension and interpretation skills through workshop drills for EKG interpretation;
8. Landmark appropriately lead placement during EKG taking; and
9. Provide appropriate nursing action for clients with cardiac dysrhythmia.

1. Perform essential patient assessment and safety checks on patients hooked to a mechanical ventilator.
2. Identify appropriate nursing care interventions to promote patient comfort and well-being of the ventilated patient.
3. Determine the unique interventions that will positively impact on the mechanically ventilated patient.
   1. Assist in the patient’s progression toward desired outcomes
   2. Perform basic skills in mechanical ventilation setting, trouble shooting and safety checks.