There is no special education required for an ICU nurse beyond what is required for a nursing license (associate's or bachelor's degree). Usually, hospitals will provide some specialized training for new ICU nurses, but it is not required.
In order of education, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Nurse Practitioner. A nurse working in ICU is an RN. ICU Nurses have specialized education and skills, but a new RN can work in an ICU.
The educational kind.
You need to have an M.D. and have to beable to take care of very sick people. ICU stands for Intensive Care Unit
well I think you need to get your RN degree.
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A person who works in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is typically called an ICU nurse or critical care nurse if they are a registered nurse specializing in that area. Physicians who work in the ICU may be referred to as intensivists, often specializing in critical care medicine. Other healthcare professionals in the ICU can include respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other support staff.
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Manufacturers of more sophisticated ICU equipment, such as ventilators and patient monitoring devices, provide clinical training for all staff involved in ICU treatment when the device is purchased. All ICU staff must have undergone.
Well, would you want your nurse not having the proper education to take care of you?
A nurse would need additional education and training to work in a pharmacy.
You will need an ASN plus pass the nursing exam.