Critical care nurses generally work in places such as intensive care units or burn centers. They provide assistance to patients with life-threatening illnesses or conditions such as surgery or serious infections. Students interested in critical care might take courses such as physiology, chemistry, and microbiology.

An Associate of Science degree can be a great option for individuals needing a degree quickly in order to advance their career. This type of degree is more skill based and there are a variety of scientific fields that a student could pursue.