- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This introductory course welcomes learners to the fundamental principles of critical care nursing practice. It begins with an exploration of key factors that shape decision-making within this dynamic environment. These factors include an understanding of critical care nursing as a profession, what it means to be critically ill, the level of knowledge required to grasp each patient's unique condition, the lived experience of patients and families, and our personal experience as professionals within the field. Learners are introduced to the Oxygen Supply and Demand Framework (OSDF), which serves as a structured guide for the systematic analysis and interpretation of comprehensive assessment findings, emphasizing the critical balance between oxygen supply and demand for optimal physiological functioning . The OSDF supports learners with organization of assessment cues and sound clinical judgments that are essential for advanced decision-making. Foundational respiratory and cardiovascular assessments are elevated to the critical care level through the introduction of arterial blood gas analysis and advanced hemodynamic assessment. Note: You must achieve a minimum of 75% in each evaluative component to qualify for registration in NSCC 7220
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$391.48 - $1,251.40 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze critical care nursing with respect to the role and experience of the nurse, context of practice, nature of illness, and experience of the patient.
- Apply the situated clinical decision-making framework to support decision-making.
- Identify the components, process, and rationale for a comprehensive assessment in critical care.
- Analyze arterial blood gases and integrate results into the comprehensive assessment of critically ill patients.
- Integrate hemodynamic assessment findings into the comprehensive assessment of critically ill patients.
- Formulate conclusions about a patient's oxygen supply and demand balance based on integration of comprehensive assessment findings, including arterial blood gas interpretation and hemodynamic monitoring, within the OSDF framework.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Critical Care Nursing Theory 1 (NSCC 7120) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Health Sciences
- Critical Care Nursing Specialty (Combined Critical Care/Emergency Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Critical Care Nursing Specialty
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Full-time
- Specialty Nursing (Critical Care - Combined Critical Care/Emergency Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Critical Care - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below are three offerings of NSCC 7120 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 83109
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 83109
- Domestic fees $637.17
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 06 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- Available for exam challenge only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is a challenge section designed for learners who have previous ICU or Critical Care Nursing experience and wish to challenge the course by writing the challenge exam. Contact Program Assistant at jenna_coroliuc@bcit.ca for approval to register.
CRN 83110
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 83110
- Domestic fees $1251.40
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 06 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
CRN 83112
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 83112
- Domestic fees $391.48
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 06 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Re-registration is for students who require a course extension to complete their course from the previous term. Re-registration is a one-time option only. Contact Program Assistant at jenna_coroliuc@bcit.ca for approval to register.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.