RN, CNS, NP

Course Description

This two-day course is designed to provide the critical-care and progressive care healthcare provider with a review of AACN’s core curriculum. The instructor will lecture on anatomy, physiology, physical assessment, hemodynamics in a systems approach. Topics discussed include cardiac, respiratory, neurological, renal, endocrine, hematological, gastrointestinal, psychological, shock and the synergy model. This review is not an introduction but a comprehensive update for the professional already in practice at the critical-care or progressive care bedside and preparing for the CCRN or PCCN examinations.

Key Learning Outcome

· After completing the program, 80% of participants will report an increase in knowledge and confidence necessary to pass the certification exam.

Program Objectives

This program prepares the learner to:

· Discuss and practice test-taking skills.

· Review critical-care nursing assessment skills, both noninvasive and invasive.

· Review critical anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of each adult system.

· List and discuss appropriate diagnostic tools for the identification of critical-care complications.

· Analyze patient conditions and devise current evidence-based treatment protocols.