acute care job right out of college

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I was reading about acute and intensive care jobs in some hospitals around where I live, a lot of them require extra training. Is it possible to get the type of acute care setting you need for CRNA school right after you get out of college?

Specializes in ICU.
How funny is that?? I've been here since since Feb. working nights...can't handle some of the, we'll call them "strong" personalities on the day shift--you probably remember exactly what I'm talking about. :saint:

:rolleyes: Yes. I know exactly what you're talking about. I sent you a pm so we can talk more specifically... I'd hate to bring up names online... heh

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Specializes in Adult SICU; open heart recovery.
What gave me away?:rolleyes: When did you leave EUH? We just opened a new 20 bed unit in Feb...very family centered care with family "suites" attached to the pt's room. I've just been through my first July of new residents...neurosurg is fine, but it's made me appreciate the neurology docs we had. Where are you transfering to - a new hospital or just a new unit?

Oh my gosh -- I just read about your unit somewhere. It's certainly a revolutionary idea, having loved ones basically stay in the ICU, but I am pretty sure I couldn't do it without losing my mind. I'm one of those horrible ICU nurses that likes to just take care of my sick pt. without being alerted by family every time something beeps -- or worse, being treated like a waitress for the family. How's it working out for you?

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Specializes in Neuro ICU.
Oh my gosh -- I just read about your unit somewhere. It's certainly a revolutionary idea, having loved ones basically stay in the ICU, but I am pretty sure I couldn't do it without losing my mind. I'm one of those horrible ICU nurses that likes to just take care of my sick pt. without being alerted by family every time something beeps -- or worse, being treated like a waitress for the family. How's it working out for you?

It can definitely be difficult at times...a lot of the families will stay out of the way and let you do your job. But there are those that over react when the IV pump beeps or there's a flashing number on the monitor, or they don't feel that you're giving their family member the attention they need. They don't always realize there are a lot of other pts on the unit much sicker than their person whose on room air and able to sit up and talk to us. :banghead: But, it's a great unit as far as getting experience with really acute patients. So...for the time being I can handle it ;)

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