Published Feb 25, 2007
KARENRNBOSTON
15 Posts
Hi All,
chip193
272 Posts
Hi All, Does anyone have an idea of how to get a position in critical care? I am an RN with interest in moving into this area (need to stay in Massachusetts). Are there any possible critical care internships/training programs out there? Those programs I have seen so far are for new grads (which I am not). Virtually all my experience has been with acutely ill cardiac pts and pulmonary (vented) pts but that was over 5 years ago. From what I have heard most managers will feel that is no exp. at all. Any suggestions you can offer will be greatly appreciated. -KarenRNBoston
Does anyone have an idea of how to get a position in critical care? I am an RN with interest in moving into this area (need to stay in Massachusetts). Are there any possible critical care internships/training programs out there? Those programs I have seen so far are for new grads (which I am not). Virtually all my experience has been with acutely ill cardiac pts and pulmonary (vented) pts but that was over 5 years ago. From what I have heard most managers will feel that is no exp. at all. Any suggestions you can offer will be greatly appreciated.
-KarenRNBoston
Too bad you're not out here in Western MA. Our hospital is expanding the unit from 16 to 24 beds and looking for new nurses...and they send you to 6 weeks of classes before you hit the floor for orientation.
Sounds like just what you're looking for!
Chip