TOPIC 1.1.

1 Human Resource Requirements,

Support, and Training
Nature and Function of Critical Care Nursing

• Round-the-clock constant factor for

critically-ill patients and their family
• Acts as the glue the holds the ICU together
• Fine-tune, coordinates, and communicates
the many aspects of treatment and care.
• Responds to actual or potential life-
threatening problems
• Technically competent
Responds to Actual or Potential Life-
threatening Problems
1. Continuous, close monitoring of the patient
and attached apparatus
2. Dynamic analysis and synthesis of complex
data
3. Anticipation of complications
4. Complex decision-making, execution, and
evaluation of interventions
5. Enhancement of the speed and quality of
recovery
6. Emotional support of the patient and family,
including through the end-of-life support
Qualifications:

• Skill:
 24 months experience in a job that
specializes in intensive care nursing
 Life support, ventilators,
emergency situations
• Knowledge:
 Continuing education-lifelong
learning
 Work autonomously in defined
situations
• Attitude:
 Holistic care to patients and families
 Responsible for the quality of
delivery of care