High Acuity Nursing Specialty, Advanced Certificate

Program Overview

This program prepares individuals for careers in high acuity care settings, such as hospitals and patient care units. Graduates can work in general high acuity care or specialize in areas like cardiac, respiratory, or trauma. Positions typically start at approximately $32 per hour.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Work in general high acuity care or specialize in high acuity units such as cardiac, respiratory, or trauma
• Positions are commonly found in hospitals, with salaries starting at approximately $32 per hour
• Work opportunities can also be found in patient care units, including:
• Private clinics
• Step down
• Special care
• Maximum care
• Progressive care
• High dependency
• Enhanced care