The program consists of various courses of study that are based on strong scientific foundations including evidenced based practice and the management of complex health systems. These are built upon the bachelor’s program in nursing. When authorized by the nursing regulatory council/s, state or national laws, they may prescribe drugs, medical equipment and therapies. The Nurse Practitioners in Critical Care when exercising prescriptive authority or drug administration as per institutional protocols, they are accountable for the competency in
a) Patient selection/admission into ICU and discharge
b) Problem identification through appropriate assessment
c) Selection/administration of medication or devices or therapies
d) Patients’ education for use of therapeutics
e) Knowledge of interactions of therapeutics, if any
f) Evaluation of outcomes and
g) Recognition and management of complications and untoward reactions.
Nurse Practitioners are required to practice in tertiary care centers.