These are but a few of the possible solutions to this growing problem. Nursing administration at the highest levels in this country should be deeply involved in helping medical and surgical specialties solve these critical care problems. The nursing profession will be in a defensive position on this issue if it does not take a positive, creative stand on implementing programs to increase numbers of qualified nurse intensivists. A multidisciplinary approach to seek better job satisfaction for critical care personnel will be important steps toward the improvement of the delivery of high-technology services. If these or similar programs are not instituted, the many tens of thousands of patients requiring high-technology medical and surgical services will be poorly served. Here Continue reading