Interview for Transitional ICU Position

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I have an interview for a transitional ICU position coming up & I'm wondering what I should know about this job. I was told it's after care for (mainly) cardiac surgeries, so I know I need to brush up on my cardiac meds. Anything else I should do?

Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

Thank you everyone for your input. :) I definitely think about everything that was said. I am pray so hard I get the job because it will be a great learning experience for me. Not only will I learn a lot on the unit but I will get the chance to float to other units.

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Specializes in Hospital medicine; NP precepting; staff education.

That float option is one I enjoyed. Some are wary of it. But we each have our own comfort zone. I loved that it made me more marketable, provided more skills and cross-training, and gave me more options to pick up shifts if needed.

Plus, think of all the application of new knowledge you're gaining! Practical reinforcement of your education is priceless.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
That float option is one I enjoyed. Some are wary of it. But we each have our own comfort zone. I loved that it made me more marketable, provided more skills and cross-training, and gave me more options to pick up shifts if needed.

Plus, think of all the application of new knowledge you're gaining! Practical reinforcement of your education is priceless.

I about died & went to heaven when I heard we would get to float. I wanted to end the interview & say, ok you're going to hire me, right? Haha! I love the idea of floating to other units. They don't do wound care on the TICU so if I float to med/surg I would do it there. It would be such an amazing job.

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Specializes in Hospital medicine; NP precepting; staff education.

I'm feeling anxious and excited for you! I really hope you get it!

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
I'm feeling anxious and excited for you! I really hope you get it!

Thanks!!! Every day that goes by I get more & more nervous. I sent a thank you card yesterday. I can only hope every else bombs their interview with her. Oh please oh please oh please!

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Specializes in Hospital medicine; NP precepting; staff education.

You are darling! I send those out too. Some people think it's so old-fashioned, out-dated, outmoded. I feel that it's a good way to of course appreciate their time, but to let them know you are a prime candidate and still interested.

Go get 'em!

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
You are darling! I send those out too. Some people think it's so old-fashioned, out-dated, outmoded. I feel that it's a good way to of course appreciate their time, but to let them know you are a prime candidate and still interested.

Go get 'em!

I almost forgot to do it too until my mother reminded me. Thank goodness for her!

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Specializes in MICU, SICU, CICU.

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Fingers crossed...

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
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Fingers crossed...

Too cute! Lol. Thank you!

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I about died & went to heaven when I heard we would get to float. I wanted to end the interview & say, ok you're going to hire me, right? Haha! I love the idea of floating to other units. They don't do wound care on the TICU so if I float to med/surg I would do it there. It would be such an amazing job.

You're brave, I live in fear of having to float. I haaaaaaate it.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
You're brave, I live in fear of having to float. I haaaaaaate it.

Lol. I would love to float. Love love love! They would even train me to go to different units (ICU, ER etc). Not that I want to or have plans to but they said they do & it happens.

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Specializes in Cardiac and OR.
You are darling! I send those out too. Some people think it's so old-fashioned, out-dated, outmoded. I feel that it's a good way to of course appreciate their time, but to let them know you are a prime candidate and still interested.

Go get 'em!

I honestly think the thank you I sent cinched my offer for the OR. I sent the thank you on a Tuesday, and got the call with the offer 2 days later. I have sent thank yous for every interview I have had, even before becoming an RN. Please keep us updated OC, Fingers crossed for you!!

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