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Critical Care Nurse:
Critical Care Nurses are registered nurses who
work mostly in Intensive Care Units (ICU’s) in
hospitals. These nurses provide care to patients
with life-threatening problems by performing
high intensity therapies and interventions.
Critical Care Nurses monitor patients closely
and are skilled in neonatal, adult and pediatric
nursing practice. Critical Care Nurses are
responsible for assuring that acutely ill
patients and their families receive optimal care
and support.
The main duties of a Critical Care Nurse
include:
- Providing optimum care for critical ill
patients and their families
- Constant monitoring of vital signs
- Continuously updating skills in emergency
resuscitation procedures
- Performing high intensity therapies and
interventions
- Assessing patients with life threatening
illnesses continuously
Where they work:
Some Critical Care Nurses work in nursing
schools, outpatient surgery centers, home health
care units and clinics. The majority work in
Hospitals in the following departments:
- Intensive Care Units
- Pediatric / Neonatal ICUs
- Cardiac Care Units
- Cardiac Catheter Labs
- Emergency Rooms
- Progressive Care Units
- Recovery Departments
Qualifications:
Critical care nurses must first qualify as
registered nurses. Although not mandatory, most
critical care nurses choose to complete a
critical-care training course. These programs
consist of a written examination, extensive
continuing education and clinical experience.
Students must display expert knowledge in
meeting the demands of critically ill patients
and their families. Due to the intense skills
required by Critical Care Nurses, many employers
will choose to hire a Certified Critical Care
Nurse (CCRN) over a registered nurse.
Find a Nursing School:
Use the red search box above, to find schools
and colleges in your area that offer nursing programs.
Below is a list of some of the various types of
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