Fig. 1.

Components of the self-directed learning program made available to noncritical care nurses in anticipation of a temporary assignment in critical care based on their self-assessed competency level. CC: critical care; BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology; FEPA: Focused Education Preparation Advancing Frontline RNs. ∗St. Paul's Hospital self-directed learning resources: personal protective equipment in the ICU, critical care assessment, equipment (IV pumps, enteral feeding), basic vasoactive medication titration, basic ventilator refresher, and cardiac arrest management. ∗∗Content reviewed: modes of mechanical ventilation, basic care of the patient receiving mechanical ventilation, and patient safety. ^†BCIT FEPA modules: (i) Module 1 – Foundational Acute Practice: Oxygen supply and Demand; Comprehensive Assessment; Arterial Blood Gas Analysis; Haemodynamic monitoring; (ii) Module 2 – ECG Interpretation: The Basics; (iii) Module 3 – Oxygenation and Ventilation: Part A – CPAP and BiPAP; Part B – Mechanical ventilation: The Basics; and (iv) Module 4 – Shock states: signs and symptoms: Hypovolemic; Cardiogenic; Septic. RN: registered nurse.