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1. New to Cardiac ICU and concerned

   NewtoICU replied to NewtoICU's topic in CCU

   I completely agree with you. I think that having supportive people around has been what's gotten me through this. I look to the more experienced nurses on the unit for guidance and support, and fortunately most of them are wonderful. It's unfortunate...

2. New to Cardiac ICU and concerned

   NewtoICU replied to NewtoICU's topic in CCU

   Thank you, everyone. That is very reassuring to hear. Everyone I have talked to has said that their first year was rough, but that they finally came around to feeling confident in their practice and more competent working with critically ill patients...

3. New to Cardiac ICU and concerned

   NewtoICU replied to NewtoICU's topic in CCU

   Thank you for the words of advice and encouragement. I think it is helpful to remind myself to conceptualize of things that way. I am getting better with prioritization and organization each day, but it is still a major challenge. Thinking ABC's at a...

4. New to Cardiac ICU and concerned

   NewtoICU posted a topic in CCU

   Hi! I have a question for those seasoned ICU nurses out there: I started my ICU orientation as a GN about a month ago. In short, I am really having some doubts about my choice to work in the ICU. My orientation has been nothing short of extremely str...