This is the Unit 1 which extends from Week 1 through 3. The exam for Unit 1 is on Week 4, February 15.

At the end of this unit, students will be able to:

• Describe the overall course design, topics, expectations and access course materials
• Describe two models of case management
• Acknowledge local area resources available for patient's or families
• Identify the value of evidence based practice in nursing
• Summarize vulnerable populations in California related to healthcare issues or access to care
• Identify and describe acute and chronic cardiac conditions including pathophysiology, presenting signs and symptoms, etiology and contributing factors, sequelae and progression, and goals of nursing management
• Compare and contrast acute versus chronic disease illness related to hemodynamic stability and cardiovascular function
• Identify key nursing management strategies for patients with cardiovascular dysfunction
• Categorize appropriate nursing care planning (assessment, diagnosis, goals, interventions, evaluation) related to the patient with cardiovascular dysfunction