How do they match: Critical Care Nurses

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Critical Care Nurse Specialist

  • Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.

  • Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families.
  • Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs, including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems.
  • Identify patients' age-specific needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs.

  • Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.