Course Title: Critical Care Nursing Course Code: NUR482 Program: Bachelor of Nursing Department: Medical Surgical Nursing College: Nursing Institution: Taibah University Version: 2 Last Revision Date: 2015 A. General information about the course: 1. Course Identification 1. Credit hours: (5 ) 2. Course type A. ?University ? College ?Department ?Track ?Others B. ? Required ?Elective 3. Level/year at which this course is offered: (4 th Year/8 th Level) 4. Course general Description: This course focuses on teaching an evidence-based approach to nursing critically ill patients. It emphasizes combining pathophysiology concepts with basic nursing skills tailored to this patient group. 5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any): NUR481 6. Co-requisites for this course (if any): NON 7. Course Main Objective(s): 13. Apply theoretical concepts from nursing science to assess and manage critically ill patients. 14. Develop proficiency in accurately assessing patients with complex health alterations in critical care settings. 15. Demonstrate proficiency in the safe operation of essential critical care technologies and devices. 16. Analyze data obtained through specialized assessment technology and laboratory tests used to assess and monitor the status of critically ill patients. 17. Integrate pathophysiologic aspects of critical illness into the nursing management of critically ill patients. 18. Delineate the nursing care interventions according to priorities in the acute management of critically ill patients with single and multiple system alterations. 19. Evaluate current evidence for practice in caring for patients with critical illness. 2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply) No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage 1 Traditional classroom 120 100% 2 E-learning - - 3 Hybrid - - No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage ? Traditional classroom ? E-learning 4 Distance learning - - 3. Contact Hours (based on the academic semester) No Activity Contact Hours 121. Lectures 30 122. Laboratory/Studio 123. Field 124. Tutorial 125. Others (Clinical Training) 90 Total 120 B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and understanding 1.1 Recognize the knowledge and values from the nursing and related disciplines that underpins a holistic, competent and safe care for critically ill patients and their families. K2 Interactive Lectures and Discussions Written Tests/Quizzes (MCQs/essay questions, short answer items) 1.2 Describe the nursing interventions needed to support the patient and family during critical illness. K2 Interactive Lectures and Discussions Written Tests/Quizzes (MCQs/essay questions, short answer items) 2.0 Skills 2.1 Apply evidenced based practice in developing the nursing care plan according to priority in the S1 ? Interactive Lectures and Discussion ? Assignments ? Written Tests/Quizzes (MCQs/essay questions- short answer items) Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods management of critically ill patients ? Assignment Assessment 2.2 Demonstrate expertise in applying skills and procedures required for management of critically ill patient. S4 ? Demonstrations and Redemonstration ? Simulation ? Clinical Fieldwork Experiences ? OSCE/OSPE (with Observational Checklists) ? Performance Fieldwork Experience Assessment Rubric ? Formative Clinical Evaluation Checklists ? Performance Simulation Test 2.3 Demonstrate competency of safe and effective use of devices and technologies in critical care unit. S6 ? Demonstrations and Redemonstration ? Simulation ? Clinical Fieldwork Experiences ? OSCE/OSPE (with Observational Checklists) ? Performance Fieldwork Experience Assessment Rubric ? Formative Clinical Evaluation Checklists ? Performance Simulation Test 3.0 Values, autonomy, and responsibility 3.1 Show professional role as a member and leader of critical care team following the ethical and moral principles. V2 ? Interactive Lectures and Discussion. ? Role Play ? Role Play Assessment Rubric C. Course Content No List of Topics Contact Hours 1. Introduction to Critical Nursing 8 2. Nursing the Critically Ill Patients with Acid-Base Disorders 8 3. Nursing the Critically Ill Patients with Respiratory Disorders 16 4. Monitoring of the Critically Ill Patient 8 5. Nursing the Critically Ill Patients with Dysrhythmias 8 6. Nursing the Critically Ill Patients with Cardiovascular Disorders 16 7. Nursing the Critically Ill Patients with Neurological Disorders 16 8. Nursing the Critically Ill Patients with Renal Disorders 8 9. Nursing the Critically Ill Patients with Gastrointestinal Disorders 16 10. Nursing the Critically Ill Patients with Endocrine Disorders 8 11 Nursing the Critically Ill Patients with Multiple System Disorders: Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome and the Multiple Organ Failure 8 Total 120 D. Students Assessment Activities No Assessment Activities * Assessment timing (in week no) Percentage of Total Assessment Score 1. Quizzes Throughout the Semester 10% 2. Written Exam (Midterm) Week 9 10% 3. Formal Evaluation in Clinical Setting Throughout the Semester 30% 4. Final Practical Exam End of the Semester 20% 5. Written Exam (Final Theoretical) End of the Semester 30% *Assessment Activities (i.e., Written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.). E. Learning Resources and Facilities 1. References and Learning Resources Essential References • Morton P, Fontaine. Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach. (2023), LWW • AACN, Wiegand D. AACN Procedure Manual for High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care (AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care). 2023), Saunders. • Baird M. Manual of Critical Care Nursing: Nursing Interventions and Collaborative Management. (Latest Edition), Mosby • Ellis, K.M. EKG: Plain and simple. (Latest Edition). New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Supportive References • Berman, A., & Snyder, S. Skills in Clinical Nursing. 2021), Prentice Hall. International Edition. • Malarkey, L.M. &McMorrow, M.E. Saunders Nursing Guide to Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. (2020), Elsevier: Oxford • Sole, M., Klein, D. & Mosely, M. Introduction to Critical Care Nursing. (2021), St Louis: Saunders. • Sole, M., Klein, D. & Mosely, M. Clinical Companion to Introduction to Critical Care Nursing. (2022), St Louis: Saunders Electronic Materials •Access to online databases of medical literature (MedLine, CINAHL, Scopus) • Online web sources including but not limited to: CDC.gov at http://www.cdc.gov/ • World Health Organization http://www.who.int/en/ Other Learning Materials •Audiovisual Materials • CD 2. Required Facilities and equipment Items Resources facilities (Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.) Classrooms, Simulation Lab, Hospitals Technology equipment (projector, smart board, software) Projector, Smart Board, Computer Other equipment (depending on the nature of the specialty) F. Assessment of Course Quality Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods Effectiveness of teaching Students Students Direct - Exam result - Course report indirect Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods - Course evaluation survey Effectiveness of students assessment Students Direct - Exam result - Course report Indirect - Course evaluation survey Quality of learning resources Students Faculty Indirect - Student and faculty satisfaction The extent to which CLOs have been achieved Head of Department PAC Direct - Course report Direct - Exam result Other Assessors (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)