Class Information for ICU Skills Day
Description
This 8-hour skills review and competency verification session will assist the ICU/PVCS RN in completing required yearly competencies as well as Adult and Pediatric skills review. Content will be delivered via combination of lecture, simulation, and online didactic.
Contact Hours
0
Special Comments
Requires competency verification for completion of the course.
Target Audience
CRNs in the ICU or PVCS, OCC Service (Priority), however other CRNs within CCND and associated institutes will be considered on case-by-case basis.
Course Objectives
1. Review and describe physiology of major body systems as it relates to specific ICU/PVCS program of care skills 2. Demonstrates skills in selected competencies by simulation method 3. Identify/evaluate outcome criteria to determine effectiveness of nursing care
Pre-requisites
Participants should be CRNs in the PVCS or Critical Care Specialty Area. Approval from Nurse Manager is required for this course. Please contact Cecelia Henry cecelia.henry@nih.gov if you have questions.
