KLKK2005

KLKK2005 specializes in ICU.

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1. new grad and time management

   KLKK2005 replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

   I work in an ICU, so we don't have the patient ratio that they do on most med/surg floors. However, I am assuming that you will have a preceptor before they let you fly on your own....so you should be teamed with an experienced nurse for several wee...

2. Soon to graduate from RN program (May '09) and scared

   KLKK2005 replied to xnmexicanx's topic in New Nurse

   I am in my first 6 months of nursing after graduation. I went straight to work in an ICU. I was TERRIFIED!!! I was on orientation for 12 weeks and loved the nurses that I worked with! They were all very supportive! I would say, find some place ...

3. Is ICU too challenging for new grads?

   KLKK2005 replied to yoginurse2b's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated from an ADN program in May and began working in the ICU as soon as I graduated. The unit I work in is a 16 bed unit. We have at least 12 weeks of orientation where we are paired directly with a clinical coach. I do not feel overwhelmed a...