About the Author

Pat Juarez, MS, APN, CCNS, CCRN-K has over 30 years of critical care nursing experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, staff nurse, and educator. As the Clinical Development Specialist for Critical Care, Pat developed and provided oversight for the critical care nursing curriculum for Advocate Health Care for over 10 years. She is currently the Clinical Practice Specialist for Advocate Health Care and continues to teach the CCRN Certification course on a consulting basis.