Critical care nursing explores all elements of acute-stage nursing, including QOL maintenance and improvement of patients and their families, with the aim of early recovery and patient satisfaction with life. The master’s thesis course provides a deeper understanding of the theories and evidence of nursing care in the acute stage and health support in general, equipping students with high-level research skills into critical care health issues. The master’s advanced practical course teaches progressive nursing practice skills in critical care nursing that can improve patients’ QOL. In the doctoral program, nursing support systems specifically addressing acute-stage health issues are developed to ensure continuity between the different stages of health.