Full Course Description

PCCN® Certification Exam Prep Package with Practice Test and NSN Access

OUTLINE:

Outline: Day One

Professional Caring & Ethical Practices

Overview of the Synergy Model of Care
Family-Centered Care
Informatics for the Bed-side Nurse

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular assessment
Hemodynamics
Pharmacology to enhance cardiac output
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute and chronic heart failure
Aortic aneurysm

Hematology & Immunology

Anaphylactic shock
DIC
Blood products for the coagulopathic patient
Caring for the immune-comprised patient

Endocrine

Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Metabolic Syndrome
SIADH
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome

Gastrointestinal

GI Bleeds
Pancreatitis
Intestinal ischemia and infarction
C. Diff
Nutrition planning for the acute and chronically ill adult patient

Outline: Day Two

Neurology

Assessment and care of the brain-injured patient
Stroke
Intracranial hemorrhage
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Seizures
Bed-side assessment of dysphagia

Renal

Acute and chronic renal failure
Electrolyte disorders
Dialysis strategies

Pulmonary

Pulmonary medication implications
Acute respiratory failure
Mechanical ventilation strategies
Pneumonia
ARDS
Care strategies for the thoracic surgery patient

Multisystem

Sepsis
Shock: cardiogenic, hypovolemic, septic
Hospital-acquired infections
Wound care

Behavioral & Psychosocial

Delirium, Depression & Dementia
Suicidal patients & precautions
Sleep & the hospitalized patient

Test-taking Strategies

Application process
Test blueprint review
Tips & Tools

OBJECTIVES:

Define the Synergy Model as it pertains to patients and their families, as well as patient care plans in Progressive Care.
Review cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, renal, hematologic, immunologic, endocrine, multi-system and gastrointestinal assessment, physiology and pathophysiology.
Discuss drug dosage calculation, continuous medication infusion administration and patient monitoring for medication effects.
Discuss and review patient monitoring using standardized procedures.
Recognize signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary emergencies and initiation of standardized interventions to stabilize the patient awaiting transfer to critical care.
Understand and assess the needs of the long-term mechanical ventilated patient as well as weaning techniques and procedures.
Evaluate the family's need for enhanced involvement in care to facilitate the transition from hospital to home.
Learn educational components necessary to help patient succeed related to diet, exercise, and medications.
Identify signs and symptoms of life threatening electrolyte abnormalities and rapid interventions.
Analyze the interpretation of commonly ordered labs.
Identify legal and ethical implications of professional nursing issues and concerns.
Apply treatment modalities and nursing interventions to include outcomes and evaluation criteria of common disorders of each body system.

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