Becker's Healthcare March 12, 2025
Paige Twenter

On March 11, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses published the first standalone guidance tailored to progressive care nurses.

The organization has previously offered clinical guidance for this growing specialty alongside other critical care areas. The new edition dives deeper into progressive care nursing. Here are five things to know:

1. The AACN introduced the term “progressive care” more than 20 years ago to define care for moderately stable, acutely ill patients with a high risk of instability. In early 2024, progressive care nurses were the ninth most in-demand healthcare jobs, according to LinkedIn.

2. Nurses who care for these patients...

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