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For current, relevant and evidence-based information about the bedside care of critically and acutely ill patients, turn to this bimonthly clinical practice journal.

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Volume 45,

Issue 3

1 June 2025

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Impact of Guided Interventions on Terminal Extubation: A Pilot Project

Reducing Postpyloric Feeding Start Times in Patients With Large Hemispheric Infarction Receiving Therapeutic Hypothermia

Surrogate Decision-Makers’ Trust in Health Care Professionals in the Adult Intensive Care Unit: A Scoping Review

Interprofessional Approach to Reducing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections in a Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Trauma Series Recap: Key Insights & Expert Q&A

CE Articles

Impact of Guided Interventions on Terminal Extubation: A Pilot Project

Reducing Postpyloric Feeding Start Times in Patients With Large Hemispheric Infarction Receiving Therapeutic Hypothermia

Interprofessional Approach to Reducing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections in a Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Using the Modified Minnesota Detoxification Scale to Evaluate Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: An Integrative Review

Physiological and Psychological Changes in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: An Integrative Review

From the Editor in Chief

One of our greatest challenges in training novice nurses is the lack of available preceptors at the unit level.

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Practice Pointers

Review key points from clinical topics in AACN resources including Webinars and Practice Alerts.

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Certification Test Prep

Prepare for the CCRN exam, and other AACN certifications, by reviewing practice questions and their rationales.

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Access CE articles and take the CE activity to stay current in your practice and provide optimal care to your patients. Also, earn CERPs toward certification renewal.

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Resources for authors interested in submitting manuscripts to Critical Care Nurse are available here.

Decision-Makers’ Trust in Health Care Professionals

The authors explore surrogate decision-makers’ trust in health care professionals in the adult intensive care unit.

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Decision-Makers’ Trust in Health Care Professionals

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