St. Francis’s CSU training improves continuity of care

CSU Level II Education

Critical care orientation

89 hours of classroom didactic

— CEU-approved classes

— EKG, cardiac, pharmacology, respiratory, neurology, pacemakers, etc.

12 to 16 weeks of clinical orientation with preceptor

Observation of open-heart surgical procedure

CSU Level I Cross-training

6-8 weeks of additional clinical

Hemodynamics didactic 15.5 hours

Cross-training checklist review of unit policy and protocols

Case studies