Service Description

Participants will attend a synchronous 5 hour clinical experience managed by trained, credentialed clinical faculty. Patients for this event include an ER patient arriving as a STEMI alert who experiences cardiac arrest, and an ER patient diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Learning Objectives: Participants in all clinical experiences will: 1.Work within an interprofessional healthcare team, demonstrating professionalism and effective communication techniques. 2.Communicate with a medical provider or colleague using appropriate SBAR technique 3.Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique and patient safety interventions, 4.Develop hypotheses, act, and evaluate outcomes based on recognition, analysis, and prioritization of relevant cues. 5.Appropriately identify, perform, and document relevant focused patient assessments 6.Safely and accurately administer ordered medications, to include performing dosage calculation accurately. 7.Provide culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations. 8.Identify and appropriately respond to the educational needs of patients, family members, and caregivers. Additionally, during this clinical experience, participants will: 1.Demonstrate the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias or acute cardiovascular status and understand the importance of immediate intervention. 2.Plan and implement nursing care for a patient requiring cardiac intensive care, focusing on monitoring vital signs, controlling pain, preparing for emergency surgery, and providing emotional support to the patient and family. 3.Apply knowledge of advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) protocols, including CPR, defibrillation, and medication administration, in the care of a patient experiencing cardiac arrest. 4.Develop an understanding of the process of cardiac catheterization and stent placement, including pre- and post-procedural care, patient education, and monitoring for complications. 5.Implement strategies to prevent common ICU complications, such as ventilator-associated pneumonia, deep vein thrombosis, and pressure ulcers. 6.Analyze patient responses to interventions and make necessary adjustments to the care plan, utilizing evidence-based practice and critical thinking skills.