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Critical Care Nursing (Infographic)

Learn about this growing and diverse nursing career

The opportunity for critical care nurses has never been better. Today nearly 40 percent of hospital nurses are critical care nurses and the need is growing. From the ICU and ED to outpatient and home care settings, they practice in many settings and health specialties. And communication skills and compassion play a large part in what they do.

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