Critical Care Nursing

The Critical Care Nursing bachelor's degree program at the University of South Carolina-Columbia is offered by this public university located in Columbia, SC. The program is part of the nursing field (CIP 51.3814) and focuses on preparing nurses to provide specialized care for patients with life-threatening conditions in intensive care and critical care settings, building on core registered nursing competencies.

The University of South Carolina-Columbia offers several related programs in health and technical fields, including Nursing Administration and Nurse Anesthetist at the bachelor's level, Registered Nursing and Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist at the associate level, and Engineering/Industrial Management at the bachelor's level. Students in this program can expect coursework covering advanced pathophysiology, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, critical care pharmacology, and clinical practice in acute care environments.