INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
In India, reshaping health systems in all dimensions of health has been recognized as an important need in
the National Health Policy, 2015 (NHP, 2015 draft document). It emphasizes human resource development in
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PREFACE
Healthcare system landscape in India is changing rapidly to meet the growing health needs and demands of
the population. Nurses in India are expected to extend and expand their scope of practice beyond general practice.
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preparation are required to support specialized and superspecialized healthcare services. Recognizing this need,
INC has prepared Nurse Practitioner in Critical
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critically ill patients of all age groups and families.
This program has a strong clinical component and utilize a competence based training approach. The
curriculum comprises three major areas namely core courses, advanced practice courses and critical care
speciality courses. Through development of competencies and accreditation, this program aims to enhance
service delivery and improve health outcomes. It is hoped to provide new opportunities for Nurses practitioners
in terms of career pathway and professional development. Established institutional protocols/standing orders will
guide their independent and advanced critical care nursing practice. The critical care nursing practice standard
of INC will regulate their practice.
It is my earnest desire and hope that this program will prepare registered nurses as specialists/ NPs to work
in all critical care units of tertiary care hospitals, who can provide high quality critical care and impact health
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I take this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of nursing experts especially Dr. Punitha Ezhilarasu
in preparing this syllabus.
I sincerely acknowledge the support of Secretary (Health), Additional Secretary, Mission Director NRHM,
and Joint Secretary (HR) of Ministry of Health & FW for their co-operation and approving the programme of
Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care.
I also take this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of Vice-President, Secretary and Joint Secretary
of INC in preparation of the syllabus of Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care.
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