How to become a Critical care Nurse

Nursing, meaning curing, is one of the most sought careers by the women in India, which is a very challenging, popular, respectful and a kind profession. Nursing is a very important part of our medical system. It is the practice of taking care of sick people with the help of healthcare science.

Critical care Nursing is an allied medicine profession within the healthcare sector that is focused on the care of patients who are suffering from intensive medical conditions that ranges from acute/minor injuries and ailments to chronic long- term illnesses.

1. A Nurse has to be associated with the doctor, patient and the patient's family at all times.
2. They have to look after the needs of the patient who is incapable of doing things himself/herself.
3. They are supposed to be vigilant enough to see all the vital signs of the patient, such as his blood pressure, heart rate, food intake, medications, time to time.
4. Running the physical examinations and other tests required for the patients.
5. Helping the doctors during surgeries.
6. Critically taking immediate action in the absence of the doctor during emergencies.
7. Dealing with patients with empathy and care.
8. Guiding the patient and his family to maintain proper health and hygiene.

• Nursing is the right career option for those candidates who have the zeal and passion to serve mankind. If you believe in helping people and relieving them from their pain without thinking about how many hours you will be working, then you may choose Nursing. Critical Care nursing is much more challenging than normal nursing service as one must possess advanced knowledge and skills for that because of which their demand and remuneration is good.
• Apart from this, one must have a correct attitude and a personality to take him nursing-
• Always receptive to learning, new skills, and new methods.
• Adequate problem solving skills.
• Some nurses have a lot of autonomy, while others are under a lot of supervision. This is important to consider while looking into various nursing careers. You'll have to accept that you won't be able to save everyone, and you'll have to watch individuals die while offering compassion and support to their families.
• It can be the best and most gratifying job, but it can also be the most thankless and difficult job. Most nurses would tell you that being able to make a positive difference in someone's life makes the challenges worthwhile.

• Government hospitals
• Private hospitals
• Primary health centres
• Community health centres
• NGOs
• Rehabilitation clinics
• Training Colleges/Institutes