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Adults, children, neonatal
as medicine and treatments have advanced, required an environment to provide one-on-one care for critically ill patients
requires specialized training and the ability to assess and recognize subtle changes in a patient's condition
complex assessment, high intensity therapies and interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance
a specialized body of knowledge, skills, and experience
Nurses in this field care for patients of all ages, from newborns to adults, in critical condition
use sophisticated equipment, very technical, continual monitoring
responsible for the emotional welfare of patients and their families, providing support during crisis and a caring and healing environment
evaluates the need for resources and recommends referrals as indicated
functions as patient advocate
Intensive-care units (ICUs); pediatric ICUs, neonatal ICUs, cardiac care units, cardiac catheter labs, telemetry units, progressive care units, emergency departments, and recovery rooms.
Critical-care nurses work in home health, managed care organizations, nursing schools, outpatient surgery centers, clinics, and flight units.
Theories and Models for Critical Care Nursing
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