About This Major
A program that prepares registered nurses to provide specialized care to patients with life-threatening problems, including those in intensive care facilities and on life support. Includes instruction in adult, neonatal, and pediatric critical care; technical skills; patient monitoring and assessment; normal and abnormal readings; and troubleshooting.
Program Examples
- Acute Care Nursing
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
At a Glance
- CIP Code
- 51.3814
- CIP Family
- 51
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