Hello! I'm applying for the upcoming January 2024 start date! I would love to get more information and hear the journey of other nurses!
icunursee said:Hi everyone!
Just got a call for an interview next month! So excited and nervous. I've been brushing up on vasopressors, sedatives, ventilator info, and information regarding my specialty. Any tips would be appreciated! Best of luck to everyone ❤️
Hi such a great news ? Congratsss..
When did you send your application?
Just sent my application this morning and I hoping they will contact me by next week.
Fingers crossed.
cvicu_nurse said:I have an interview in 2 weeks. Any tips? Thanks, guys, and good luck!
Hey guys,
I would appreciate some feedback. I'm looking to apply for the 2025 fall cycle and currently work on a neuro ICU at a large hospital (no trauma designation). However, next week I have an interview at a smaller 221 bed hospital at a level 2 trauma 12-bed CVICU. Current floor is 28 beds ICU/12 bed intermediate. I've always wanted to get into CVICU to diverse my experience. Do you guys think making the switch would be beneficial? Thank you!
Hey everyone!
I officially accepted my seat for the August 2024 start date! Super excited for this journey!
My stats when I applied:
Experience: 1.4 years (Neuro ICU)
GPA: 3.44 overall
Certification: CCRN & CSRN
Extras: ICU Council , preceptor to nursing students, community volunteer work
Timeline:
Submitted to Nursing CAS on Jan 31
Call for interview 2/12
Interviewed 3/4
Accepted 3/6
Good luck to everyone! Remember to review CCRN material, review medications you use in your specialty, and just be you. Stay positive ❤️
Futuremurse1995 said:Hey guys,
I would appreciate some feedback. I'm looking to apply for the 2025 fall cycle and currently work on a neuro ICU at a large hospital (no trauma designation). However, next week I have an interview at a smaller 221 bed hospital at a level 2 trauma 12-bed CVICU. Current floor is 28 beds ICU/12 bed intermediate. I've always wanted to get into CVICU to diverse my experience. Do you guys think making the switch would be beneficial? Thank you!
I personally believe being at a larger hospital might allow for you to see a higher acuity. I have friends who work in smaller hospitals and their ICUs are similar to the stepdown unit in my hospital.
icunursee said:Hey everyone!
I officially accepted my seat for the August 2024 start date! Super excited for this journey!
My stats when I applied:
Experience: 1.4 years (Neuro ICU)
GPA: 3.44 overall
Certification: CCRN & CSRN
Extras: ICU Council , preceptor to nursing students, community volunteer workTimeline:
Submitted to Nursing CAS on Jan 31
Call for interview 2/12
Interviewed 3/4
Accepted 3/6Good luck to everyone! Remember to review CCRN material, review medications you use in your specialty, and just be you. Stay positive ❤️
I personally believe being at a larger hospital might allow for you to see a higher acuity. I have friends who work in smaller hospitals and their ICUs are similar to the stepdown unit in my hospital.
Congratulations!! Sooo exciting 🙂
Are you relocating? Or you are local?
icunursee
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I do have my CCRN and most of my prereqs were As & Bs