Adult intensive care shifts at Intermountain facilities may call for this credential before a clinician is approved to pick one up. It appears on a credential list as a single entry covering two separate things.
Why does one credential have two parts?
Because they establish different facts. The modules establish that a clinician has been through the material. The assessment form establishes that specific skills were evaluated and confirmed, which generally involves someone signing off rather than the clinician alone. A credential naming both is looking for both.
Why does critical care get its own credential?
Acuity. A clinician on an intensive care unit works with more equipment, tighter margins, and faster escalation than a general floor demands, so operators tend to track ICU readiness separately rather than folding it into a building-wide record. The credential names the unit type for that reason.
What should I expect it to cover?
Operational and technical ground rather than general nursing knowledge: the monitoring and equipment a unit runs on, escalation protocols, and documentation at that acuity. The skills portion typically enumerates competencies to be confirmed individually.
Because the material reflects one organization's expectations, it belongs to that organization rather than to an outside certifying body, and it does not transfer to another.
Where does it sit among my other credentials?
Alongside everything else, not instead of it. Licensure, certifications, and facility records are tracked as separate entries, and an ICU credential adds to that list rather than replacing part of it. Credential lists for high-acuity specialties tend to be longer than for general work.
How do I add it to my profile?
- Navigate to your Profile in the Nursa app.
- Locate Credentials on your profile view.
- Select the "+" button.
- Select "Add Credential."
- Select the credential you want to add.
- Follow the instructions to add your credential.
Depending on the credential type, this may require uploading proof of the certification, reviewing and signing a document, or completing a facility-required training in ShiftReady. ShiftReady is an online learning management platform that offers clinicians access to a library of third-party training resources.
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