• Adult Critical Care Nursing Theory
• Adult Critical Care Nursing Practicum

Credits :           6 credits

This subject examines nursing care using a holistic approach with specific emphasis on the utilization of the nursing care process through clinical practice and advanced technology for the critically ill patient

The training program enables trainees to gain knowledge in adult critical care nursing and develop nursing skills in caring the critically ill by using nursing model.

• Identify pathophysiological and psychological changes in the critical ill.
• Utilize advanced technology and instruments to provide appropriate nursing care for the critical ill.
• Provide effective nursing care for the critically ill through the nursing process.
• Be efficient consultants in adult critical care nursing.
• Take a lead in the development of adult critical nursing.

Methods of Teaching :

1. Lecture
2. Group discussion
3. Demonstration & return-demonstration
4. Field study
5. Case based learning & Concept mapping
6. Problem based learning

References :
Amy, M.K. (2000).  Focus on Nursing Pharmacology. Philadelphia: Lippincott.
Jean, A.P. (1999). Emergency Nursing Procedures. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
Marianne, C., Cathie, G. and Barbara, D. (1997). Critical Care Nursing. Stamford: Appleton & Lange.
Mitchell L.H., Marc B.G. (1999). Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Physiology. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
Paul, N.L., C. William, H III., Scott, M. (2001). The intensive Care Unit Manual. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
Sharon L.R. (1996). Critical Care Nursing. Stamford: Appleton & Lange.
Sherry L.K., Jo-Ell. L. (1990). Critical Care Nursing Procedures. Toronto: B.C. Decker, Inc.
Susan, G.D. (2001). Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice. Philadelphia: Lipincott.
Thaler, M.S. (1999). The Only EKG Book : You’ll Ever Need. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkings.
Thelan, L.A. (1994). Critical Care Nursing : Diagnosis and Management. 2nd ed., St. Louis : Mosby Company.

• Journal of Advanced Nursing.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• AACn Clinical Issues : Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care.

Credits :           5 credits

1. Identify pathophysiological and psychological changes in the critical ill.
2. Utilize advanced technology and instruments to provide appropriate nursing care for  
   the critical ill.
3. Provide effective nursing care for the critically ill through the nursing process.
4. Be effient consultants in adult critical care nursing.
5. Take a lead in the development of adult critical nursing.
6. Perform the tasks morally and ethically.

1. Develop the nursing care plan using nursing theory and nursing process 1 plan / patient / week
2. Conduct the nursing round once a week
3. Conduct the nursing conference in area of interest every Friday 08:00 a.m -03:00 p.m
   (1 case/group/week)
4. Clinical teaching will be held in each ward.

The grading system will comprise of nine scales: A, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D.