Open heart ICU

I was lucky enough to have that realization on my first day of floor orientation. I was strictly shadowing and doing nothing else. Was observing the recovery of a fresh open when they vfib arrested. To make a long story short I watched a whirlwind of amazing ICU nurses and CVOR nurses + the surgeon reopen the chest at the bedside and actually save the guy. I'm so glad I had that experience to strike some fear into me and help me realize my role in this game. I go into work every day mentally preparing myself to avoid getting too comfortable.