This book outlines the essential abilities required for effective nursing care in critical settings. It covers clinical skills such as advanced assessment techniques, invasive procedures, and the use of critical care equipment. The book emphasizes the development of competencies in areas like patient monitoring, evidence-based practice, and interprofessional collaboration to enhance care quality. Suitable for critical care nurses, it includes competency frameworks, skill assessment tools, and strategies for continuous professional development. Additionally, it explores the integration of simulation training and hands-on practice to build and maintain critical nursing skills.
Lydia Neal is a nurse educator with expertise in the skills and competencies required for critical care nursing. Lydia has published works on developing clinical skills for intensive care unit nurses. She serves as an editor for books on critical care nursing skills and competencies. Her research interests include skill acquisition in high-pressure nursing environments and improving patient care through advanced nursing techniques.