I am an ICU Nurse!!!

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I just wanted to announce, because I am so thrilled, that I have been accepted as a new grad for an ICU internship. I have enjoyed reading the posts in this section for some time now, and can't wait to contribute from personal experiences from this point forward.

I am dancing for joy!!!

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All the best to you! Congratulations! ((two big thumbs up in your direction)) Go get'm !

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Specializes in Everything!.

Congrats!!!!:yeah:

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I was also accepted into a critical care program as a new grad...i am so nervous... i dont start until mid july....i graduated in March....any advise?

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Specializes in ICU.

Congrats! I am a new grad too and will be working in the ICU. I am shaking in my boots. Thankfully I was able to precept in my ICU during my last semester and I will be working with some wonderful nurses.

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Congrats Cindy,

I am a bit nervous too. Its been a few months since I have been in the hospital setting, as I graduated in December. Good luck, its gonna be so exciting!

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Congrats! I am a new grad too and will be working in the ICU. I am shaking in my boots. Thankfully I was able to precept in my ICU during my last semester and I will be working with some wonderful nurses.

I am not sure if you were asking me for advice or others. Since there is quite a bit of time from now until you start, I would begin to review the body systems. Just ensure you have a good solid base to work up from. I am sure much of this will be refreshed in your program, but it can't hurt to be ahead of the game. Maybe even get a CCRN study guide. Review drugs common to the ICU. Again, I think any prep work to make you look sharp and on your toes can only help you.

Good luck!

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oops sorry~ I meant to quote SBRN01 not Cindy.

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Specializes in Ante-Intra-Postpartum, Post Gyne.

:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah:I know how you feel..awesome hu? I just got my dream job too!

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Specializes in ED, ICU, lifetime Diabetes Education.

Congrats! I recently accepted a new grad ICU position too! :yeah:

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Specializes in MICU, SICU, CRRT,.

Congrats! I know how elated you are!! I was also accepted into ICU as a new grad..today was my last day on orientation, although i have been basically on my own since my second week. I came off orientation 4 weeks early, simply because all the staff and physicians felt i was competant and they needed me in staffing. My best advice is to get in there and show them you mean business, and that you are confident and knowledgeable. DO NOT go in there and just "follow" people around all day...jump on in and get your feet wet early on, learn as you go, and always question anything you are unsure of, even if you think it is a dumb question. Develop a good relationship with your coworkers, and make your self available to help whenever you can. If you feel you arent getting appropriate training from you preceptor, ask to change. Do not let yourself be shorted. You got the job, now get in there and show them what you can do!

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Specializes in ICU, Med-Surg, Post-op, Same-Day Surgery.

Congrats to all! I too was accepted into a new grad residency in the ICU. It is my dream job and I am SO excited! I don't start till the end of July, but I need the time off to study for NCLEX and prepare for my new job! Good luck everyone!

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