NSG 270 - Nursing Theory IV

1. Principles of nursing care of the client experiencing critical alterations: burns
2. Principles of nursing care of the client experiencing hemodynamic alterations: shock
3. Principles of nursing care of the client experiencing alterations in cardiac function: acute myocardial infarction, acute decompensated heart failure
4. Principles of nursing care of the client experiencing alterations in respiratory function: acute respiratory distress syndrome, acute respiratory failure, ventilator management
5. Principles of nursing care of the client experiencing alterations in neurological function: traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, chronic neurological diseases
6. Principles of nursing care of the client experiencing emergent situations: triage and emergency nursing

1. Design a patient centered plan of care that is individualized to the client's values, preferences, and needs for clients with critical alterations (hemodynamic, cardiac, respiratory, neurological). (Patient-centered Care)(1-6)
2. Appraise the role of all team members to work collaboratively and communicate effectively to ensure positive patient outcomes for clients with critical alterations. (Teamwork and Collaboration)(1-6)
3. Use evidence-based theoretical knowledge to guide nursing interventions for clients with critical alterations (hemodynamic, cardiac, respiratory, neurological). (Evidence-based Practice)(1-6)
4. Prepare a root cause analysis to evaluate the influence of human factors in identifying sepsis and its related complications for clients with hemodynamic alterations. (Quality Improvement)(2)
5. Apply principles of triage to minimize risk of harm to patients through use of standardized practices. (Safety)(1-6)
6. Identify relevant assessment data and recognize trends for clients with critical alterations (hemodynamic, cardiac, respiratory, neurological). (Informatics)(1-6)

1. Assignments, exams, standardized exams.