Progressive Care Unit Overview

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Defining the Progressive Care Unit 
3. Progressive Care Unit Landscape 
   1. Scope of Work and Responsibilities Associated with PCU Care 
   2. Typical Medical Interventions and Situations for PCU Patients 
   3. The Nurses’ Role in Assessing and Managing Patients in the PCU 
   4. Progressive Care Unit Dynamics and Healthcare Shifts 
   5. Role of Critical Care Nursing and Technological Advances 
4. Nursing Considerations 
5. Upcoming Research 
6. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Progressive Care Unit Overview. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Describe the patient population when working in the PCU. 
2. List common duties and tasks associated with nurses working in the PCU. 
3. Discuss the implications of PCUs in nursing care. 
4. Explain the differences in nursing care skills needed for working in the PCU compared to other nursing units. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.