Critical care nursing

[superaudree]

Are there any critical care nurses here? If so, can you please explain what made you decide to go into this field? What kind of responsibilities you have? What you like/dislike about it?

I am a nursing student considering this field.

Thanks!

Audree

[mattsmom81]

Are there any jobs in nursing that are NOT stressful, or not as stressful?

LOL! You are worrying too much Superaudree....just be aware of how you feel during your clinicals and if something appeals to you, you will have a hint which way to go after graduation. I was overwhelmed as a student by critical care, but had my interest piqued. So I worked a tele unit awhile and the interest in ICU piqued even more... when I was ready I went for ICU.

Nursing has many options and this is a definite plus for nurses. Each area has specialties, each area can be a steppingstone one can move to if one feels bored, frustrated, burned out, etc...we ALWAYS have choices! Good luck and have fun! :)