1.   Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of critically ill patients. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes specific to the critical care unit population to include all ages of the spectrum from pediatrics to geriatrics.

2. Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders and conditions as appropriate, as seen in critically ill patients.

3. Knowledge of preventative health schedules, procedures, processes and education methods.

4.Ability to synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical decisions.

5. Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required. Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient's condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.