Critical Care

The Importance of Teamwork for a Flight Nurse

By Stacey Kusterbeck

5 minute read

Learn why teamwork is crucial for a flight nurse. Find out how collaboration enhances patient care in the fast-paced air medical environment.

The Crucial Work of a Critical Care Nurse

By Carole Jakucs

5 minute read

The role of a critical care nurse is both rewarding and complex. Learn more about this specialty and what it takes to be a part of critical care nursing.

Critical Care Association President Wants Nurses To Be Heard

By Lisette Hilton

8 minute read

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses' president shares her thoughts on stressors for nurses, as well as her hopes for the future.

Critical Care Nurse Shows Unbreakable Commitment During Pandemic

By Lisette Hilton

5 minute read

After decades in the profession, critical care nurse Toni Wilburn thought she was prepared for anything. But the COVID-19 pandemic is testing her mettle.

Discover the latest approaches in critical care nursing

By Sallie Jimenez

2 minute read

From pain management and alarm fatigue to connecting with patient families, Critical Care Nursing Trends You Should Know, is a digital edition that provides you with essential tips and information on the specialty.

Is Critical Care Right for You?

By Janice Petrella Lynch

3 minute read

Nurse.com’s nurse editor Janice Petrella Lynch reviews questions to ask yourself to see if critical care is for you.

Tips to Aid Critical Care Nurses' Practice

By Jonathan Bilyk

4 minute read

Critical care nurse Marcie Ludwig shares some tips to help other critical care nurses improve their practice.

Legally Speaking: The PDSA and Critical Care Nurse Practice

By Nancy Brent

3 minute read

Columnist Nancy J. Brent, JD, RN, discusses why the Patient Self-Determination Act is still pertinent today to critical care nurses.

How Can You Become an ICU Nurse Without Relevant Experience?

By Donna Cardillo

2 minute read

Learn tips for becoming an ICU nurse if you don't have direct clinical experience. 

Fast Track to Critical Care

By Nurse.com Admin

5 minute read

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center uses AACNs Web-based curriculum to prepare new graduate nurses for careers in the ICU.