[Core] [28% incumbents] Evaluate patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
  DWAs: Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods.
  DWAs: Administer non-intravenous medications. | Administer intravenous medications.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems, such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
  DWAs: Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings.
  DWAs: Record patient medical histories.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Collect specimens for laboratory tests.
  DWAs: Collect biological specimens from patients.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, or pressure lines.
  DWAs: Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.
  DWAs: Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Administer blood or other fluids intravenously.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed.
  DWAs: Assess patient work, living, or social environments.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, or elective cardioversion.
  DWAs: Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Supervise and monitor unit nursing staff.
  DWAs: Supervise patient care personnel.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Identify patients at risk of complications due to nutritional status.
  DWAs: Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs, including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems.
  DWAs: Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Identify patients' age-specific needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs.
  DWAs: Develop medical treatment plans.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Participate in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills.
  DWAs: Maintain medical or professional knowledge.

[Core] [28% incumbents] Provide post-mortem care.
  DWAs: Check physical condition of people or animals. | Administer basic health care or medical treatments. | Provide basic health care services.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.
  DWAs: Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Treat medical emergencies.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data or identified needs.
  DWAs: Develop medical treatment plans.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Compile and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests.
  DWAs: Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems.
  DWAs: Test patient heart or lung functioning.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Assess patients' pain levels or sedation requirements.
  DWAs: Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans, based on identified needs and assessment data.
  DWAs: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families.
  DWAs: Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures, based upon patients' clinical status.
  DWAs: Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Identify malfunctioning equipment or devices.
  DWAs: Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions.
  DWAs: Record patient medical histories.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Participate in the development, review, or evaluation of nursing practice protocols.
  DWAs: Establish nursing policies or standards.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Coordinate patient care conferences.
  DWAs: Confer with family members to discuss client treatment plans or progress. | Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary health care team members, or community members.
  DWAs: Conduct health or safety training programs. | Train medical providers.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Ensure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use.
  DWAs: Examine condition of property or products. | Maintain medical equipment or instruments.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Science (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.74 lvl:5.00) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.21 lvl:5.88) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Psychology (imp:4.11 lvl:5.63) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  English Language (imp:4.11 lvl:4.19) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Biology (imp:3.89 lvl:4.56) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Mathematics (imp:3.78 lvl:4.04) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.71 lvl:4.70) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Education and Training (imp:3.71 lvl:4.46) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.26 lvl:4.22) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Chemistry (imp:3.15 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.14 lvl:2.93) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.70) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administration and Management (imp:2.93 lvl:3.30) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.64 lvl:3.29) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Law and Government (imp:2.64 lvl:2.54) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Communications and Media (imp:2.52 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administrative (imp:2.46 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Physics (imp:2.37 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Telecommunications (imp:2.32 lvl:1.61) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Mechanical (imp:2.26 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.11 lvl:1.77) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Foreign Language (imp:1.93 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Production and Processing (imp:1.86 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Design (imp:1.79 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.71 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Transportation (imp:1.56 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Building and Construction (imp:1.43 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.39 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.29 lvl:0.57) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Food Production (imp:1.25 lvl:0.43) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Geography (imp:1.25 lvl:0.59) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Fine Arts (imp:1.14 lvl:0.21) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.62) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Recognition (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Response Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Stamina (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Reaction Time (imp:2.12 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.93 lvl:6.67) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Getting Information (imp:4.75 lvl:5.25) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.75 lvl:5.26) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.59 lvl:5.62) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.54 lvl:5.63) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.50 lvl:4.65) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.43 lvl:5.19) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.43 lvl:5.04) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Working with Computers (imp:4.36 lvl:3.63) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.32 lvl:4.81) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.26 lvl:5.63) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.18 lvl:4.44) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.18 lvl:4.56) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Processing Information (imp:4.04 lvl:4.63) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.96 lvl:4.63) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.93 lvl:3.89) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.89 lvl:3.78) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.89 lvl:4.41) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.86 lvl:4.11) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.82 lvl:4.33) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.71 lvl:4.71) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.70 lvl:4.74) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.64 lvl:4.33) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.57 lvl:3.67) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.43 lvl:4.15) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.39 lvl:3.93) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.36 lvl:4.00) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.29 lvl:3.67) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.21 lvl:3.74) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.18 lvl:3.56) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.11 lvl:3.44) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.22) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.96 lvl:3.19) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.75 lvl:2.93) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.61 lvl:2.85) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.58 lvl:3.31) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.07 lvl:1.79) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.00 lvl:1.56) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.93 lvl:1.50) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.89 lvl:1.50) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.68 lvl:1.25) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Cautiousness (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:9.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:6.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:5.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:4.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Perseverance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.69) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.63) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Empathy (imp:2.54) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Adaptability (imp:2.51) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Integrity (imp:2.51) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.34) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Sincerity (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.01) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.01) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Adaptability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.90) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.82) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.62) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.58) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.43) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.10) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:1.06) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation (imp:0.92) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Coordination (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.88 lvl:3.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 3,379,720
  annual_median    : $97,550
  annual_pct10     : $68,940
  annual_pct25     : $80,330
  annual_pct75     : $112,350
  annual_pct90     : $137,470
  annual_mean      : $101,420
  hourly_median    : $46.90

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($140,270)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($39,880)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.517x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp: 2,895,620  median: $  97,660
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  169,640  median: $ 110,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:  112,160  median: $  91,470
  Educational Services                     emp:   95,240  median: $  78,620
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   54,500  median: $  92,120
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   22,900  median: $ 100,010
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   13,480  median: $  93,960
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    6,400  median: $  76,550
  Retail Trade                             emp:    4,330  median: $  94,190
  Manufacturing                            emp:    2,000  median: $  91,560

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (16 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp: 2,895,620  median: $  97,660
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  169,640  median: $ 110,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:  112,160  median: $  91,470
  Educational Services                     emp:   95,240  median: $  78,620
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   54,500  median: $  92,120
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   22,900  median: $ 100,010
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   13,480  median: $  93,960
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    6,400  median: $  76,550
  Retail Trade                             emp:    4,330  median: $  94,190
  Manufacturing                            emp:    2,000  median: $  91,560

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Critical Care Nurse is a bimonthly peer-reviewed nursing journal covering research about bedside care of critically and acutely ill patients and critical and acute care nursing practice. It is published by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. The journal was established in 1981 with C. Gozensky and Penny Vaughn as its founding editors-in-chief. Its current editor-in-chief is Annette Bourgault (University of Central Florida).


== Abstracting and indexing ==
The journal is abstracted and indexed in:

According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2017 impact factor of 1.707.


== References ==


== External links ==
Official website
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Intensive care medicine (similarity: 0.5116)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intensive_care_medicine
  QID: Q679690
  Extract: Intensive care medicine, usually called critical care medicine, is a medical specialty that deals with seriously or critically ill patients who have, are at risk of, or are recovering from conditions that may be life-threatening. It includes providing life support, invasive monitoring techniques, re

  Title: AACN Advanced Critical Care (similarity: 0.5532)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AACN_Advanced_Critical_Care
  QID: Q4649787
  Extract: AACN Advanced Critical Care is a peer-reviewed nursing journal and an official publication of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. It is intended for "experienced critical care and acute care clinicians at the bedside, advanced practice nurses, and clinical and academic educators."

  Title: Flight nurse (similarity: 0.5000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_nurse
  QID: Q2996493
  Extract: A flight nurse is a registered nurse specializing in the field of providing comprehensive pre-hospital, emergency critical care, and hospital care to a vast scope of patients. The care of these patients is generally provided during aeromedical evacuation or rescue operations aboard helicopters, prop

  Title: Certified registered nurse anesthetist (similarity: 0.4828)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certified_registered_nurse_anesthetist
  QID: Q60738789
  Extract: A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a type of advanced practice nurse who administers anesthesia in the United States. CRNAs account for approximately half of the anesthesia providers in the United States and are the main providers (80%) of anesthesia in rural America. Nurses have pro

  Title: Chicago Med (similarity: 0.3871)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Med
  QID: Q19848860
  Extract: Chicago Med is an American medical drama series broadcast by NBC and created by Dick Wolf as the third installment of the Chicago franchise. It stars Nick Gehlfuss, Yaya DaCosta, Torrey DeVitto, Rachel DiPillo, Colin Donnell, Brian Tee, S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt, Marlyne Barrett, Norma Kuhli

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Critical Care Nurses provide specialized nursing care for patients in intensive care, coronary care, and other critical care units who require constant monitoring and life-saving interventions. They monitor complex medical equipment, administer medications through various routes, evaluate vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency interventions, and work closely with physicians during high-stakes procedures. These nurses must possess exceptional clinical judgment and the ability to make rapid decisions in life-or-death situations while managing multiple critically ill patients simultaneously.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Critical care nurses begin shifts by receiving detailed reports on critically ill patients and immediately assessing their current conditions through vital signs monitoring and equipment checks. Throughout their day, they continuously monitor cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, and alarm systems while administering medications intravenously, orally, and through specialized delivery methods. They collect laboratory specimens, document patient histories and assessment findings in electronic health records like Epic Systems or MEDITECH, and monitor fluid intake and output to detect complications such as electrolyte imbalances. When physicians perform procedures like bronchoscopy or endotracheal intubation, critical care nurses assist directly while maintaining vigilant patient monitoring. They also assess family coping mechanisms and provide education, often supervising other nursing staff members in the unit.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as critical care nurses demonstrate exceptional cautiousness and intellectual curiosity, essential traits when working with life-threatening conditions where small oversights can have severe consequences. They possess strong problem sensitivity and deductive reasoning abilities that enable them to quickly identify subtle changes in patient conditions and determine appropriate interventions. These professionals thrive on high-stress environments and maintain excellent self-control and coordination skills while juggling multiple critical patients simultaneously. The role attracts people with strong social perceptiveness and service orientation who can communicate effectively with distressed families while maintaining professional composure during medical emergencies.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into critical care nursing typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (50.0% of practitioners) or an Associate's Degree in nursing (35.7%), followed by successful completion of the NCLEX-RN licensing examination. New graduates usually begin in general medical-surgical nursing or entry-level ICU positions with extensive orientation programs lasting several months. Many hospitals require or prefer critical care certification (CCRN) and additional specialized training in areas like cardiac life support and hemodynamic monitoring. The Job Zone 4 classification indicates considerable preparation is needed, reflecting the complex medical knowledge and clinical judgment required for this specialty.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Critical care nurses can advance to specialized roles such as Clinical Nurse Specialists (29-1141.04) or Nurse Practitioners (29-1171.00), with 10.7% holding Master's degrees enabling these transitions. Many pursue subspecializations in areas like cardiac ICU, neurocritical care, or trauma, while others move into leadership roles supervising nursing units or developing critical care protocols. Some advance to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists or pursue advanced practice roles in intensive care medicine. The strong foundation in complex problem solving and clinical decision-making also opens pathways to nursing education, quality improvement, and healthcare administration.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, critical care nurses command a median annual salary of $97,550, with the 90th percentile earning $137,470, reflecting the specialized skills and high-stakes responsibility of this role. The occupation shows significant geographic wage variation, with California offering the highest compensation at $140,270 compared to Puerto Rico at $39,880, representing a 3.52x ratio. With 3,379,720 employed nationwide, the majority work in Health Care and Social Assistance (2,895,620 employed), though significant opportunities exist in government healthcare facilities (169,640 employed). The aging population and increasing prevalence of chronic diseases requiring intensive monitoring suggest strong continued demand for these specialized practitioners.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Critical care nursing shows low automation risk due to the complex human judgment required for patient assessment and the need for direct physical care and emotional support during critical situations. While monitoring equipment and electronic health records systems continue advancing, the core activities of evaluating subtle patient changes, making clinical decisions, and providing hands-on care remain fundamentally human-centered and unlikely to be automated in the foreseeable future.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Acute Care Nurses (29-1141.01) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical medication administration, patient monitoring, and documentation activities with overlapping work in hospital settings.
    data: Administer medications intravenously
    data: Monitor patients' vital signs
    data: Document patients' medical histories
  [career_pathway] Clinical Nurse Specialists (29-1141.04) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Critical care nurses with Master's degrees (10.7%) often advance to Clinical Nurse Specialist roles requiring similar clinical expertise but expanded scope.
    data: Master's Degree: 10.7%
    data: Supervise and monitor unit nursing staff
  [career_pathway] Nurse Practitioners (29-1171.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require advanced clinical judgment and the Master's degree education pathway enables transition from critical care nursing to nurse practitioner roles.
    data: Master's Degree: 10.7%
    data: Critical Thinking (imp:4.0, lvl:4.1)
    data: Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.8, lvl:5.3)
  [skill_overlap] Paramedics (29-2043.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share emergency intervention skills, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring in high-stakes medical situations.
    data: Evaluate patients' vital signs
    data: Administer medications
    data: Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.8)
  [task_similarity] Respiratory Therapists (29-1126.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both professions work with mechanical ventilators and respiratory monitoring equipment in critical care settings.
    data: Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as mechanical ventilators
    data: Monitor patients for signs and symptoms
  [transferable_skill] Nursing Assistants (31-1131.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Critical care nurses supervise nursing assistants and share foundational patient care activities, representing a supervisory relationship.
    data: Supervise and monitor unit nursing staff
    data: Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.9, lvl:6.7)

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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  title_patterns   : ['Critical Care.*Nurse', 'ICU.*Nurse', 'CCU.*RN', '.*Critical Care.*', 'Intensive Care.*Nurse']
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