[Post-basic training of intensive care nurses. International scene].
The aim of this report is describe the international scenery of post-basic training of nurses in critical care units. There is an emphasis in the necessity of post-graduation training and so support different authors when they declare that the basic training of nurses does not make them able to develop their professional activity in critical care units. The second part, using an exhaustive bibliographical review, explains which is the situation at an international level, pointing out the fact that specialized training is not a compulsory requirement for professionals and nurses who get to work in CCUs. Finally, some relevant activities which SEEIUC is performing to impulse the traning of nurses in critical care units are reported.
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Formación post-básica de enfermeras de cuidados intensivos. Panorama internacional.