NURS 450 is a three-credit undergraduate course that prepares students to provide nursing care to patients and families experiencing sudden illness or trauma.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The physiology and pathophysiology of sudden illness and trauma
- Emergency nursing procedures and interventions
- Management of acute pain and distress
- Psychological support for patients and families
- Ethical issues in emergency nursing practice
Students in NURS 450 will develop the knowledge and skills they need to provide timely, effective, and compassionate care to patients and families in crisis. They will also learn how to work effectively as part of a team in the emergency setting.
NURS 450 is a lecture and skills-based course with a strong emphasis on experiential learning. Students will participate in a variety of activities, including:
- Case studies
- Skills demonstrations
- Simulation scenarios
- Guest lectures from emergency nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Field trips to emergency departments
Prerequisites
Completion of the third year of the nursing program
Recommended Text
Emergency Nursing: Principles and Practice, by Barbara A. Aehlert, 10th edition, Elsevier
