Potential Newcomer to ICU-RN Ranks

This is a discussion on Potential Newcomer to ICU-RN Ranks in MICU / SICU Nursing, part of Critical Care Nursing ... I'm new here but not anew nurse-graduated in '80, worked 16 yrs, took off to raise kids(& some...

I'm new here but not anew nurse-graduated in '80, worked 16 yrs, took off to raise kids(& some other stuff) & am now returning. I have a potential new job onthe horizon (thank God-been looking > 1yr; spent time w/o any utilities, money, food-the secret of weight loss is MINE!) but, truth is, I need a friend. I've been out of nsg along time, my potential new job (the unit manager is calling me back tomeet all the 11-7 crew in a day or so, I am so hopeful) is in ICU! I am panicked, crying,feeling stupid, unsure, don't want to let any1 down least of all mypatients...I'm a mess. My last experience was 10 yrs L&D. I've got a lot ofwear & experience under the hood but it all seems so long ago. What if Ican't remember? What if I'm too stupid to be an ICU nurse? What if they allhate me? I need advice & a little friendship (comfort is also good as is reassurance-lol). How can I best update my knowledge base regarding critical care nursing? Best websites? Books? Etc.?
Thanks,
Gemini07

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by gemini07 Jan 15 9:44 pm

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