Professional development
Professional Boundaries
Critical-care nurses perform authorised nursing assessment and interventions, administer prescribed treatment and coordinate escalation. They do not independently diagnose, prescribe, intubate or alter life-support plans...
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Skills students should develop
Critical-care nurses perform authorised nursing assessment and interventions, administer prescribed treatment and coordinate escalation. They do not independently diagnose, prescribe, intubate or alter life-support plans merely because they hold the diploma.
Scope depends on registration, law, institutional privileges, protocols and competency. Accurate handover and incident reporting are essential.
Official verification
Sources to check before acting
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