scheeh73

scheeh73 specializes in ICU.

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1. Transitioning from Med/Surg to CVICU

   scheeh73 replied to Nurse_bre's topic in CCU

   You will get there but it's going to take time; give yourself at least a year! I started as a new grad. CVICU is a big deal! Ask questions constantly.. ask the "why" behind everything you do. Eventually hearts will start to feel routine and you will ...

2. Brain Death/Support

   scheeh73 posted a topic in Critical

   I've been in the ICU for a year, started as a new grad when I was 22 and I absolutely love it. I recently had my first patient who was in their 20s, overdosed, cardiac arrest, was resuscitated and ultimately ended up brain dead a few days later. I de...

3. New Grad Headed to the ICU!

   scheeh73 replied to scheeh73's topic in Critical

   Oh no! That is so frustrating, but thank you! I appreciate any advice

4. New Grad Headed to the ICU!

   scheeh73 replied to scheeh73's topic in Critical

   Thank you so much for your tips! I will put them into practice when I start working!

5. New Grad Headed to the ICU!

   scheeh73 posted a topic in Critical

   Hey Everyone! I just graduated in May with my BSN and take my NCLEX in a few weeks. Starting in July I will be working in a general ICU. I don't have much ICU experience, however I worked as a nurse intern for a year on a Med/Surg unit and worked fai...