Critical Care Nursing Boot Camp Course

Course Information

Course Code

CCNF100

Instruction Method

Hybrid Model:

  • Online self study modules – approximately 60 hours of online work and study
  • Online modules and all online assessments must be completed prior to attending the mandatory workshop
  • In person 7 hour workshop – held at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN

Fee

$899

Length

6 weeks online plus 1 day in person workshop

Instructor(s)

Klara Malkova, RN, MEd, CNCC(C)

Learner Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate how to organize at the beginning of a clinical shift
  2. Apply knowledge of A & P and pharmacology to summarize their patient’s admitting diagnosis and course of hospital care
  3. Interpret foundational cardiac rhythms, identify significance and select appropriate interventions
  4. Perform a focused physical assessment, recognizing normal and abnormal findings
  5. Formulate a care plan including nursing priorities for a high-acuity patient
  6. Synthesize relevant patient information to provide a nursing report

Evaluation Method

  • Assessments at the end of each online module/subject area
  • In person workshop facilitated by Critical Care RN where skills and critical thinking will be evaluated

Intended For

This course is designed to bridge entry-to-practice level nurses (RNs) into high acuity care settings. Nurses will be provided opportunities to expand their foundation of key skills that will support them towards success in working in a high acuity unit and preparation for critical care nursing training. Not suitable for RPNs.


Note:

Spring/Summer Course 1 ~ April 24 – June 2, 2023

  • Workshop date: Friday, June 2, 2023, 8am-4pm
  • Register by: Thursday, April 20, 2023

Spring/Summer Course 2 ~ June 12 – July 21, 2023

  • Workshop date: Friday, July 21, 2023, 8am-4pm
  • Register by: Thursday, June 8, 2023

All workshop details will be provided (room locations, times etc.) prior to the scheduled workshop date.

Disclaimer: Please note The Michener Institute of Education at UHN reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a course or workshop due to low enrollment and or instructor availability.

Text Book

N/A

Location

Online self study followed by 7 hour workshop at Michener

Prerequisites

1. Valid Certificate of Competence to practice nursing in Ontario – RN
2. Legal ability to work in Canada

 

Topics Covered

The course consists of an online and workshop component. The online component will build a solid knowledge base and assess comprehension.

Online Areas of Focus:

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Rhythm Interpretation
  • Physical Assessment
  • Critical Thinking

Workshop Component:

The 7-hour in person workshop will focus on bringing all knowledge and skills together within the context of building critical thinking skills.

 

    Critical Care Nursing Boot Camp – CCNF100


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