- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Theory 3 continues to build on the concepts introduced in the first two theory courses and introduces students to more complex health concerns. Students will continue to advance their understanding of pediatric pathophysiology, assessment, critical thinking and decision making related to a variety of health challenges experienced by the critically ill child or adolescent. In addition, students will build on the comprehensive assessment strategies and strategies to optimize oxygen supply and demand balance to care for the critically ill child facing serious a health crisis (e.g., trauma, neurological injury, burns, septic shock, congenital cardiac defects, cancer and end of life care). Students will continue to be challenged to make clinical decisions and plan care for selected critically ill individuals. As in all the pediatric critical care courses the concepts of family-centred care, relational practice and inter-professional practice, professionalism, communication, collaboration and partnership are threaded throughout.
Prerequisite(s)
- S in NSPE 7310
- 6 months clinical experience in a PICU.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$391.48 - $1,251.40 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Integrate principles of normal growth and development in the care of critically ill pediatric patients experiencing various health challenges (e.g., trauma, neurological injury, burns, septic shock, congenital cardiac defects, cancer and end of life care).
- Examine pharmacologic agents commonly used to treat various high-risk health challenges to inform clinical decision making for critically ill pediatric patients.
- Describe and demonstrate techniques for safe administration of medication commonly used to treat various high-risk health challenges in pediatric critical care settings for pediatric patients experiencing a variety health challenges (e.g., trauma, neurological injury, burns, septic shock, congenital cardiac defects, cancer and end of life care).
- Identify the theoretical concepts of advanced mechanical ventilation techniques and the relationship to supporting and balancing oxygen supply and demand in critically ill pediatric patients.
- Use knowledge of unique pediatric anatomy and pathophysiology, clinical presentation and comprehensive neurological assessment to critically analyze data, form and prioritize conclusions and plan immediate nursing care to optimize oxygen supply and demand for a pediatric patient experiencing the following; traumatic brain injury, traumatic burn injury, sepsis and septic shock, with congenital heart defects and oncological health challenges.
- Apply principles of ICP assessment and management to the care of a critically ill pediatric patient experiencing traumatic brain injury.
- Apply the concepts of family centered care and relational practice within the context of end of life care in the pediatric critical care setting.
- Use communication and collaboration skills in order to establish and maintain partnerships with an inter- professional team, families, and pediatric patients with serious illnesses.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Pediatric Critical Care Theory 3 (NSPE 7280) 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
- Pediatric Nursing Specialty (Critical Care Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Critical Care Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below are three offerings of NSPE 7280 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 45373
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Fri Nov 22
- 12 weeks
- CRN 45373
- Domestic fees $1251.40
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 03 - Nov 22 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Rachel Victor
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- 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 course section is an internet-based learning section. Students need to contact the Bookstore in order to obtain course materials for this section. Course delivery is an online format. On the first day of class, log in to www.bcit.ca/learn to access your course. Program Head approval is required for this section.
CRN 45374
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Fri Nov 22
- 12 weeks
- CRN 45374
- Domestic fees $391.48
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 03 - Nov 22 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Tara Hodgson
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.
- This is a re-registration section for students who did not complete the NET online learning section in the previous term and need a one-time extension to complete. This course is delivered in an online format. On the first day of class, log in to www.bcit.ca/learn/ to access your course.
CRN 45375
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Fri Nov 22
- 12 weeks
- CRN 45375
- Domestic fees $637.18
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 03 - Nov 22 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Tara Hodgson
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. Students must speak to the Program Head at 604-412-7548 to receive approval to challenge this course.
Winter 2025
Below are three offerings of NSPE 7280 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 86420
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Fri Mar 21
- 12 weeks
- CRN 86420
- Domestic fees $637.17
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 06 - Mar 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- Available for exam challenge only.
- 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. Departmental approval is required for this; please contact the Program Head at 604-412-7548.
CRN 86421
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Fri Mar 21
- 12 weeks
- CRN 86421
- Domestic fees $1251.40
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 06 - Mar 21 | 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.
- This is an internet-based NET section. Students must contact the Bookstore to order course materials for this course. This course is delivered in an online format. On the first day of class, log in to www.bcit.ca/learn/ to access your course.
CRN 86480
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Fri Mar 21
- 12 weeks
- CRN 86480
- Domestic fees $391.48
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 06 - Mar 21 | 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.
- This is a RE-REGISTRATION section for students who did not complete the regular course in the previous term and need a one-time extension to complete. This course is delivered in an online format. On the first day of class, log in to www.bcit.ca/learn/ to access your course.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.