92617 Early Interventions in Acute Care Nursing

This subject provides students with an understanding of the principles of managing patients who become acutely ill and unstable in the acute care setting. It builds on the registered nurse's general nursing knowledge and experience, as well as knowledge of pathophysiology, to increase understanding, learning and application of the nursing care required for patients who suddenly become acutely ill and unstable. The subject focuses on the initial assessment of an unstable patient and the early interventions (including principles of resuscitation) required in managing an acutely ill patient.