This course is designed to
introduce the student 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 affecting the chronically ill
and the older person. It will also include concepts, principles, and dimensions
of quality health care, quality standards for Health Provider Organizations.
- Teacher: Zuzette Catabona