IMC for a new grad

[asljel]

I'm graduating in a month and I have an interview for a job in an Intermediate Care Unit. My dream is to work in the ICU. So my question is, is this a good place to start? During my ICU rotations I heard a lot of the ICU nurses talking negatively about IMC,but then I have also heard a lot of positive things about starting that unit as well. So I'm just trying to get some other perspective.

Thanks

[ArmaniX, MSN, APRN]

Great experience. Take it.

[Lev, MSN, RN, NP]

It will be hard work, but you will learn a ton.

[Nalon1 RN/EMT-P, BSN, RN]

I started in the IMU, learned a lot, made the transition to ICU much easier. I am glad I did it.

Don't worry about what others say, just take care of your patients no matter where you are.

[slocumml22]

I'm working in an IMC and love it! The orientation was hard, the patients challenging and I have seen a level of ICU material. Many of my patients are transferred up to ICU or down from ICU or I'll get med/surg floor patients transferred up to me. It has been a great balance between having only 1-2 critical patients but not having 4 to 5 not-so-sick patients. I would highly recommend IMC. I think its a great way to get your feet wet and challenge yourself!