RNs in the ICU?

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Hello!

Im a registered nurse in Sweden currently finishing my CCRN which is about 1,3 years to complete including a masters. In Sweden you are not allowed to work in the icu without further education (CCRN, MSN), but I'm just curious how it is in the us? Can a newly graduated RN start working in the icu immediately? :nailbiting: Ppl do that?

I also would appreciate if someone please could tell me the differences between EMT, paramedic and RN? In Sweden RN with CCRN, nurse anesthetist etc run the ambulances with help of enrolled nurses with somewhat more education then EN on the floor.

Thanks guys

Oh and one more thing... is there a difference in the us between RN and BSNs?

Ha, ha! Don't ask that question!

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Ha, ha! Don't ask that question!

Yeah this is a great debate and both sides get quite heated. IMO not really.

As far as men it seems to depend on where you work. Most places I have worked have had very few to no men. But working at the VA (Veteran's hospital) and at my current hospital which is a Level I trauma center there are a lot. Honestly its like 60/40, and I'm see a lot more male nursing students which I think is great!

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Thanks for your answers :)

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Lol getting me curious :yes:

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