Sep 07, 2024  
2024-2025 SCC Catalog 
    
2024-2025 SCC Catalog

NUR 248 - Critical Care II


Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 3 Credits: 2

Description: This course covers the development of competencies necessary to meet the needs of the patient with life threatening problems of the central nervous system, renal, and selected multiple trauma situations. Emotional reactions are included.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 135 , NUR 212 , and NUR 214 .
Course Topics:
Advanced medical-surgical nursing management:

  • Acute Kidney Injury 
  • Endocrine Alterations 
  • Burns 
  • Trauma and Surgical Management 
  • Acute Respiratory Failure 
  • Ventilatory Assistance 
  • Cardiovascular Alterations 
  • Dysrhythmia Interpretation and Management
  • Nervous System Alterations 
  • Shock 
  • Sepsis 
  • Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
  • Gastrointestinal Alterations 
  • Terrorism 
  • Mass Casualty 
  • Disaster Nursing

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Required Materials:
  • All textbooks previously used in the nursing curriculum
  • ATI materials for the 2nd semester
  • SCC Student Planner and Handbook- Current academic year
  • Associate Degree in Nursing Student Handbook- current academic year

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A =  90 - 100
B =   80 - 89
C =   70 - 79
D =   60 - 69
F =     0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Assess and manage abnormal patient data, labs, nursing diagnoses, nursing interventions and evaluation for the patients with fluid, electrolyte, and acid base imbalances requiring intravenous therapy and nutrition.
  2. Develop a plan of care for the client who has experienced burn Injuries or trauma.
  3. Develop a plan of care for clients experiencing respiratory failure, associated diseases and those requiring ventilator assistance.
  4. Develop a plan of care for a client experiencing shock, sepsis, or multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.
  5. Develop a plan of care for clients who have experienced cardiovascular compromise, dysrhythmias, or acute cardiac injury.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies  that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies  on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2024-2025