Exploring Specializations in Nursing: 8 Paths to Consider

Their responsibilities also include

• Monitoring their vital signs
• Administering medications
• Managing life support equipment
• Collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure positive patient outcomes.

To become a Critical care and ICU nurse, you need to have a nursing degree, either an Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After completing the nursing program, gaining experience in a general medical-surgical unit is recommended before moving toward critical care.