Best New Grad ICU Residencies?

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Specializes in ICU (Mixed Population), CCRN-CMC, TNCC.

Hi everyone!

I'm currently in an accelerated 2nd degree nursing program, and would love to go straight to the ICU if possible. I do not have hospital experience other than what clinicals will provide, and am looking to see if people have specific recommendations of ICU residencies that accept new grads! I live in VA and would love to stay as close as possible, but would be interested in other states like NC, SC, or GA. Even if you don't have a suggestion from that state, I'd love to hear experiences in New Grad ICU residencies and where they were!

I'm specifically looking for a good residency to try to set myself up as best as possible for success, since I know going into the ICU as a new grad is super overwhelming. Thank you for the help!

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Everywhere you work is going to have its pros and cons. However I think Tulane Medical Center offers a supportive work environment (good coworkers!), sufficient training through the STARRN program, and is very friendly to new grads. This is the only one I have experience with : it's not perfect, but it's better than terrible ?

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Specializes in ICU (Mixed Population), CCRN-CMC, TNCC.
On 12/18/2019 at 6:19 PM, MarshaRabbit said:

Everywhere you work is going to have its pros and cons. However I think Tulane Medical Center offers a supportive work environment (good coworkers!), sufficient training through the STARRN program, and is very friendly to new grads. This is the only one I have experience with : it's not perfect, but it's better than terrible ?

Thanks for the help! I've heard good things about STARRN. Are you with a preceptor for more time than you would be on regular orientation?

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