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Try networking with ICU nurses in your hospital. If they see you have an interest, they might be willing to put a good word in for you. Also talk to your NM. He or she might be able to help you, as well. Livingstrong85 has a good idea, too. Ask if you can shadow an ICU nurse at your hospital, or even another hospital near you. Initiative can never hurt you. Good luck!
dani9206, BSN, MSN, APN
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Hello everyone:
I graduated Nursing school three years ago. I have been a Nurse on the same Med-Surg floor since graduation.
I will be starting school in the fall to become an Adult Nurse Practitioner.
I have learned a lot on the Med-Surg floor but I have no ICU or critical care experience. It seems like a catch-22 situation.
To get the ICU and critical care jobs, you need experience!
Any suggestions on moving on from the Med-Surg floor and where to go that would be give me additional experience to add to what I have gained to date?
Thanks in advance!!