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This Fundamentals of Critical Care microcredential is designed to provide essential knowledge and skills in critical care nursing. You will be learn hands-on technical nursing skills needed for key procedures such as airway and cardiac monitoring, maintaining a central line, understanding the function of an A-line, monitoring neurological status, facilitating ventilator support, administering critical care medications and more. This microcredential was designed for existing Registered Nurses (R.N.s) seeking to move into a critical care role or who are, or have been, in such a position and are seeking to refresh their skills. This microcredential is also open to second-year nursing students who must submit a letter from their Nursing Director validating eligibility. Registered Nurses will be asked to provide proof of their license. Successful completion of this microcredential readies existing nurses to comfortably serve the critical care population and readies those new to the profession with essential, specialized skills.
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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