Critical care nurses are responsible for the most vulnerable patients. They have the responsibility to vigilantly monitor, assess and treat the critically ill, while providing support to their families. Designed for registered nurses (RNs), this program prepares you to manage high-acuity patients requiring intensive interventions and continuous monitoring. Throughout the program, you will develop advanced assessment skills, clinical reasoning abilities, and technical competencies needed for intensive care settings.

What sets our program apart from other nursing programs in Ontario is the seamless integration of theoretical knowledge with practical application. Students gain expertise in managing complex medical equipment, interpreting critical diagnostic information, and implementing evidence-based interventions for patients experiencing multisystem dysfunction. Graduates develop the clinical judgment and ethical decision-making skills necessary to excel in high-stress environments where patient conditions change rapidly.

Whether you are a new critical care nurse, an experienced critical care nurse, or a nurse interested in working in the critical care unit, this program offers a professional development opportunity including asynchronous theoretical courses, an in-person critical care simulation component, and hands-on preceptored experience in a level II or III critical care unit.