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Progressive Care vs. Intensive Care: What's the Difference?

By Jennifer Mensik

6 minute read

 Discover the differences between a progressive care unit and an intensive care unit in nursing. Learn the definitions of each and their staffing implications.

Clinical Deterioration: Recognizing the Signs

By Alice Benjamin

7 minute read

Nurses are key in detecting early signs of clinical deterioration, thereby preventing severe events like ICU admissions, cardiac arrest, and even death. 

Nothing Could Stop Me From Becoming an ICU Nurse

By Jess Ferreira

4 minute read

My childhood wasn't always pleasant. I had to rely on myself. But I persevered and became an ICU nurse. Now, others rely on me, and I'm there for them.

Proning Teams Overcome Challenges in ICU during Pandemic

By Lisette Hilton

7 minute read

Proning teams proved to be an integral solution for ICU nurses juggling the complex care demands of critically ill COVID-19 patients.

Health Systems Successfully Leverage Tele-ICU

By Lisette Hilton

5 minute read

Help during the pandemic for ICU nurses at some health systems came in the form of tele-ICU nurses working remotely to support on-site colleagues.

ICU nurse helps 'Stop the Bleed' by training the community

By Janice Petrella Lynch

6 minute read

An ICU nurses is on a mission to save lives in the community by showing nurses and other healthcare professionals how to train laypeople in the community hemorrhage control through the Stop the Bleed campaign. This skill can save lives in an emergent situation such as a terrorist or mass shooting event.

Miss Rodeo America 2018 is an ICU Nurse

By Carole Jakucs

5 minute read

Nurses are known for being muti-faceted and highly motivated. Take Keri Sheffield, BSN, RN, for instance. She is an ICU nurse who also has cowgirl skills that earned her the title of Miss Rodeo America 2018.

It’s family time in the ICU

By Lisette Hilton

8 minute read

Years ago, ICU patients "needed quiet and rest” — not time with the family. Today, the benefits of having families more involved in ICU care are well known.

How process upgrades aid ICU patient experience

By Karen Schmidt

4 minute read

Am I responsible if something goes wrong with an ICU patient, who is being cared for by an LPN?

By Nurse.com Admin

3 minute read