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2. Critical care nursing - Wikipedia

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   Critical care nursing is the field of nursing with a focus on the utmost care of the critically ill or unstable patients following extensive injury, surgery or life-threatening diseases. [1] Critical care nurses can be found working in a wide variety of environments and specialties, such as general intensive care units, medical intensive care ...

3. CCU vs. ICU in a Hospital: What Are the Differences? - Healthline

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   The acronym CCU can have two meanings when it comes to a type of hospital unit. In some hospitals, it can stand for a critical care unit. This is the same as an intensive care unit (ICU), where ...

4. Intensive care medicine - Wikipedia

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   Intensive care medicine, also called critical care medicine, is a medical specialty that deals with seriously or critically ill patients who have, are at risk of, or are recovering from conditions that may be life-threatening. [1] It includes providing life support, invasive monitoring techniques, resuscitation, and end-of-life care. [2]

5. Acute care nurse practitioner - Wikipedia

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   An acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) is a registered nurse who has completed an accredited graduate-level educational program that prepares them as a nurse practitioner. This program includes supervised clinical practice to acquire advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities. This education and training qualifies them to independently: (1 ...

6. What Is a Clinical Nurse Specialist? - WebMD

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   A clinical nursing specialist certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Reasons to See a Clinical Nurse Specialist

7. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   Nursing credentials and certifications are the various credentials and certifications that a person must have to practice nursing legally. Nurses' postnominal letters (abbreviations listed after the name) reflect their credentials—that is, their achievements in nursing education, licensure, certification, and fellowship.