Critical Care Nursing

An Undergraduate Library Subject Guide providing suggested resources and other information for beginning research on the topic Critical Care Nursing.

Overview
Often called ICU nurses because of the unit they commonly work in, critical care nurses are highly trained to understand and provide care for people of all ages who are recovering from life-threatening illnesses or injuries. 

The overall aim or focus of the course is the nursing of patients who are critically ill and the in-depth study of the pathophysiological mechanisms of disease.