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Introducing Myself to the World of PICU and seeking encouragement!



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Aug 13, 2008 10:02 PM

Introducing Myself to the World of PICU and seeking encouragement!


Hi Everyone, My name is Andrea and in 1 1/2 weeks, I start a new path in my career. I am leaving the ED (adult and peds, but I usually do the peds) to go to our local Children's Hospital's PICU! It's only recently started to hit me that I am about to make such a dramatic change, and I'm getting somewhat nervous, but very excited. I got the Core Curriculum for Pediatric Intensive Care and have been reading up on things that I don't know about. There's a lot of information to be covered, and I know they don't expect me to be an expert from day 1, but I want to be well equipped when I get there. I have purchased new uniforms, new books, and everything, so I am READY!

Now just to get through that last week at my current job...

Any tips, encouragement, or advice would be greatly appreciated!


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from janfrn
Old Aug 13, 2008, 10:25 PM

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Read the stickies. We have some great contributors and there's lots of tips and advice there. to PICU!
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from PICNICRN
Old Aug 14, 2008, 10:59 PM

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Welcome to the PICU!!!! I hope you love it as much as I do! Keep us posted on your orientation.... and check out this forum often, it is full of great info and great people!!!
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