Progressive Care Certificate Course -Conquer the High Acuity Patient – Robin Gilbert
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Author: Robin Gilbert
- Faculty:
- Robin Gilbert
- Duration:
- 13 Hours 5 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Nov 09, 2020
Description
Progressive care patients often require extensive pulmonary and cardiac interventions, management of arterial lines, ventilators, wound care … and much more.
The complexities can leave you feeling intimidated; uncertain you can handle the responsibility of providing the best possible care for higher acuity patients. Have there been times in the past that you wished you had done more …?
Whether you are on a unit that is transitioning to progressive care, or currently work on a PCU, this essential 2-Day training will build these skills you need to confidently and effectively work with progressive care patients!
Watch and increase your competency and clinical sophistication with tips, tools and tactics to:
- Strengthen your assessment skills and spot problems before they get worse
- Dramatically increase your confidence in caring for acutely ill patients
- Interpret ABG results with ease and confidence
- Correctly choose the best interventions for the situation
During this intense course, Robin Gilbert, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, will provide you with new clinical insights and critical thinking skills so you won’t need to feel uncertain, scared or at risk any more. Purchase today and leave the program with a new peace of mind working with progressive care patients!
Handouts
Manual – Progressive Care Certificate Course (33.18 MB) | 204 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
Extra Handouts (2.90 MB) | 21 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
Neurology: Starting at the Top
- ICP
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Stroke
- Seizures
Cardiovascular: Keeping in Rhythm
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (STEMI, NON-STEMI, Angina)
- EKG interpretation (The down and dirty)
- Diagnostics
- Heart failure
- Pericarditis, Myocarditis, Endocarditis
- Valve disease
Pulmonary
- Acute respiratory failure
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome
- COPD, Asthma, Asthma COPD
- Overlap Syndrome
- Pulmonary embolism
- BiPAP, CPAP, mechanical ventilation
Acid Base in a Nutshell: ABG’s
- Buffer to Blame: Who’s Guilty? (Respiratory or Metabolic)
- Is there an accomplice involved? (Compensating/Not compensating)
Renal System
- Assessment
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium Imbalance
Gastrointestinal System
- Bowel obstructions
- Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
- Acute abdomen
- GI Bleed
- Pancreatitis
Hematologic & Immune System
- DIC
- Thrombocytopenia
- Anaphylactic reactions
Endocrine
- Hyperglycemic states
- SIADH
- Diabetes
- Thyroid storm
Hemodynamic Basics
- Parameters
- Monitoring systems
Pharmacology
- Vasopressors & Inotropes
- Insulin drips
- Antiarrhythmics
- Pulmonary medications
- Sedation
- Sink or swim: IV fluids in critically ill
- TXA
Multisystems
- Sepsis
- Multisystem trauma
Critical Care Patients with Special Needs
- Bariatric patient
- High risk obstetric
- Assistive devices
Preparations for the Future
- CardioMEMS HF system
- Watchman
- Impella
- Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR)
- Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA)
- Tandem heart
Pulling it all Together
- Case based presentations & discussion
Faculty

Robin Gilbert, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN Related seminars and products: 18
Robin Gilbert, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, has over 25 years’ experience in emergency nursing. She is both a certified emergency nurse and certified pediatric emergency nurse. Robin has extensive experience working in the emergency department, progressive care, intermediate care, transitional care, step-down and, currently, as the regional manager for staff development at Central Maine Medical Center. Robin draws on her expertise to teach her own hospital staff and experienced healthcare audiences throughout the country on a variety of critical care and emergency nursing topics.
She has been an item writer for the Board Certification of Emergency Nursing (BCEN), a former Chairperson of BCEN, and most recently a contributing writer for the current CEN Review Manual. Robin is an active member of the Emergency Nurses Association, the American Nurses Association, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Association for Nursing Professional Development, and is a reviewer for the ANCC’s Pathway to Excellence.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Robin Gilbert has an employment relationship with Central Maine Medical Center and Rumford Hospital. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Robin Gilbert has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
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Curriculum
FAQs
Requirements
- Technical Needs: Access to a reliable internet connection and a device capable of streaming video content
- Clinical Experience: A minimum of 1,750 hours of direct care experience with acutely ill adult patients within the last two years, with at least 875 hours in the most recent year. Alternatively, 2,000 hours over five years, with 144 hours in the most recent year, is acceptable.
- Professional Background: Participants should hold an active RN or APRN license.
Features
- Continuing Education Credits: Earn 15.5 contact hours upon course completion, accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Study Aids: Includes downloadable PDF study guides and access to practice questions to reinforce knowledge.
- Expert Instruction: Led by experienced educators who bring real-world scenarios and case studies to enrich learning.
- Flexible Learning: On-demand video modules divided into concise sessions, allowing participants to learn at their own pace.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Aligned with the latest PCCN exam blueprint, covering cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, renal, endocrine, and multisystem topics.
Target audiences
- Nurses seeking to enhance their competencies in managing high-acuity patients in units such as intermediate care, step-down, telemetry, and emergency departments.
- Healthcare professionals preparing for the Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) certification exam.
- Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) aiming to specialize in progressive care settings.