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Critical Care Nursing

A critical care nurse is a registered nurse who has been specially trained and certified in the care and treatment of critically ill patients. Critical care nurses work in emergency rooms, cardiac units, recovery rooms, progressive care units, and intensive care units. Before individuals can become critical care nurses, they must graduate from an accredited college or university with a nursing degree. Once a student has completed their nursing degree, received NCLEX-RN certification, and has at one year of working experience, they are eligible to study as a critical care nurse. As you begin your graduate program, you'll notice courses build on your undergraduate education. Courses and clinical practice will give you additional insight into monitoring vital signs, setting up emergency medical equipment, and administering medication intravenously. Ideally, students have the option to work in several settings so they can determine if they'd like to specialize in adult, pediatric, or neonatal critical care nursing. Critical care nursing is just one of more than 100 nursing specialties. Many critical care nurses go on to pursue additional certifications or return to school to pursue additional fields such as teaching.

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New York University

New York University, more commonly referred to as NYU, is a private university with campuses and academic centers all over the world, including Abu Dhabi, Shanghai, Africa, and Europe. As one of the largest private universities in the US, it’s...

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All the teachers are very knowledgeable and open to working with students outside of class. The classes are hard and demand a lot of work as well as a lot of reading. Considering this I have learned in 1 semester than I've learned in a whole year of...

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Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University was founded in 1873 as a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. Academically, the university focuses on an interdisciplinary approach,  encouraging students to take courses from any of the 143 areas of study. The...

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I am currently an incoming freshman, but already from what little experience I have had with the school, I LOVE it! Everyone I have met attending Vanderbilt have all been super nice and the faculty I have had the pleasure to work with all seem to...

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University of South Carolina-Columbia

Nestled among skyscrapers and palm trees in Columbia, S.C., you’ll find the University of South Carolina — the state’s flagship university. Built upon a 200-year legacy, our university is large enough to provide endless opportunities, but small...

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My teachers do their job well, and if I don't understand, they're more than willing to help outside of class. They've all been really good with communicating. USC is a big school, so there is tons of classes for you to choose from. You learn a lot...

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University of Rochester

The University of Rochester is private, research university highly ranked in the National Universities list by U.S. News & World Report. It operates under the mission "Learn, Discover, Heal, Create—and Make the World Ever Better" and students can...

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The Open Curriculum serves the purpose for student to explore ad take their academic path into their own hands.
The University is known for its music school: Eastman School of Music.
An Awesome Science and Engineering College, with the added bonus...

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University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo is a 4-year research institution offering more than 140 undergraduate degree programs. UB is the largest university in the State University of New York system by enrollment, but maintains a student-faculty ratio of 12:1...

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I feel like since I have attended college this fall I really have learned quite a lot of new material. A lot of the classes I am taking now are General Education requirements that everyone has to take unless you have received credit for these courses...

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Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is a Catholic, Jesuit university located in the city of Chicago. Loyola has four campuses in the Chicago area–the main Lake Shore Campus along Lake Michigan, Water Tower Campus in the heart of downtown, the...

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Loyola is a University that is willing to go above and beyond for their students. Administrative faculty and Professors are prepared to help elevate a students skills for their choice of job opportunity. Loyola will give you the confidence you need...

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Case Western Reserve University

Founded by the merger of Western Reserve University and Case School of Applied Science, Case Western Reserve University is a 4-year private research institution in Cleveland. Case Western features nine schools conferring bachelor’s degrees in 95...

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Beautiful campus, awesome campus life, and a phenomenal education. If you have the merit for scholarships and can handle the Great Lakes winter, this is a great school to attend!

” – Maria from Cleveland, OH
Seton Hall University

Founded in 1856, Seton Hall University is a private Roman Catholic university and a member of the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium located in South Orange, New Jersey. The suburban, 58-acre campus features 10 schools and colleges that offer upwards of...

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Seton Hall seemed very committed to preparing their students as best they could for their careers. Service seemed almost as important as academics.

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Creighton University

Creighton University, a Jesuit, Catholic university dedicated to a values-based education grounded in academic excellence, service and leadership. Featuring nine colleges and schools with over 140 programs, Creighton is renowned for its strengths in...

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Creighton is not like any other college. All us students are a diverse group of individuals, coming from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are accepting of anyone and everyone, and we will change the world.

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Grand Canyon University

One of the largest universities in the country,* Grand Canyon University is an affordable, private nonprofit Christian university that offers you higher education built on innovation and hands-on learning.

GCU invites you to experience campus life...

Barry University

Founded in 1940 in Miami, Florida, Barry University offers over a hundred bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. Our personalized, values-based education centered on experiential learning gives our students the tools and real-world...

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I am a double major in Criminology and Biomedical Forensic Photography Major, every time I attend class I learn something new. The teacher actually knows who you are and what work you have done (or not done) in their class. You learn that criticism...

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Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University is a 4-year public school and urban research university based in northeast Ohio. Youngstown State awards undergraduate degrees in over 115 academic majors and is home to research centers including the Center of Excellence...

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My courses are specific to me and have increased my understanding of my major.

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Winona State University

With campus a short walk from the Mississippi River, Winona State University is a public institution in southeast Minnesota and the oldest school in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. WSU is home to five colleges conferring...

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Most of the professors are great and honestly care about your education and success. There are multiple diversity events available that encourage learning. Student safety is a priority and campus security is very helpful when you are in need of...

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Southern Adventist University

Founded in 1892, Southern Adventist University is an evangelical Christian college in south Tennessee affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The first Adventist school in the south, Southern confers undergraduate degrees in 64 majors. As a...

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Southern is a very friendly College! The staff, the teachers, and the students are very positive. Definitely a campus you wont forget!

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DeSales University

DeSales University is a private institution affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. The school provides a liberal arts curriculum with a focus in the Catholic tradition. It is home to dance studios, TV and film studios, simulation laboratories...

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DeSales has a beautiful campus and a friendly environment. The people and staff here make one feel so at home, and they strive to help you in anyway they can. The small college feel is not a detriment, but a benefit.

” – Stefanie from TELFORD, PA
Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University is a public institution based in Portland, OR, that operates two hospitals. The university is dedicated to research and training health professionals. OHSU is credited with developing stem cells from skin cells...

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They are a very difficult school to get into, so the school will expect you to have your act together. They have very good customer service and are very willing to answer questions. It's best to try and get your information and then go to them with...

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Ursuline College

Ursuline College is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Ursuline provides over 30 bachelor’s degree programs, pre-professional programs, minors, and certificate programs, as well as 20 graduate programs. Ursuline...

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As a nursing student at Ursuline college, I have had a very full schedule due to the strenuous nature of studying for a successful career in the health field. Although I have heard great things about their other majors offered which range from...

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Formerly known as Universidad Metropolitana, Universidad Ana G. Méndez is an undergraduate research university with four campuses throughout Puerto Rico. UAGM is home to nine schools offering bachelor’s degree programs. For students with small...

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Founded in 1872, Maryville University of Saint Louis is a 4-year private school in the St. Louis metro area. Maryville grants undergraduate degrees in over 65 academic majors featuring a comprehensive liberal arts and professional curriculum. In...

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Hard working and helpful academic advisers.
Knowledgeable professors.
Schedule Flexibility.

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Allen College is a school of healthcare and nursing in northern Iowa affiliated with UnityPoint Health. In addition to its bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Nursing, Allen also confers bachelor’s degrees in Health Science, associate degrees...

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The instructors are great and the ratio of students to teacher gives me plenty of individual instruction time. The campus is clean and the buildings and facilities are up to date. The educational program is comperable to other schools with higher...

” – Kimberly from North Liberty, IA
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a private institution established in the city of Lancaster. The college offers academic programs in a variety of health-related fields and teaches with a preference for hands-on learning. PA College is...

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This college couldn't be more perfect for me! They have bent over backwards to accommodate everything i have asked them to do for me. There is always someone there to reassure you along the way!

” – Carol from Hershey, PA
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Established in 1956, the Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private, 4-year institution located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The university offers over 40 undergraduate and technical degree and certificate programs, as well as five...

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas is a Christian-centered institution and the first regional college in the IAUPR system. Located in central Puerto Rico, the Barranquitas campus is home to 22 bachelor’s degree programs. IAUPR...

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I visited this institution, I've also heard of it. I understand that this university is right for me because I live near it and wish to study there.

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