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critical care nurse
A health care practitioner who provides a high level of skilled nursing for total patient care and often facilitates communication among all of the people involved in the care of the patient. Their expertise and continuous presence allows early recognition of subtle but significant changes in patient conditions, thereby preventing worsening conditions and minimizing complications that arise from critical illness or injury. Because of their close contact with the family and the patient, critical care nurses often serve as the patient's advocate and become integral to the decision-making process of the patient, family, and critical care team. Additionally, some critical care nurses are recognized as a "CCRN" rather than "RN." They have received more specialized education, training and testing and are certified by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
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Last modified at 9/8/2009 9:00 AM by Committee
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