Need some tips on cardiovascular nursing

[coles2]

Hi there,

I am graduating from nursing school in May and this week I am interviewing on a cardio vascular surgical floor. I was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice for me that might help me SHINE during my interview. I really want to work on this floor since I've heard they offer a great new grad experience. The floor is mainly comprised of cardiac and vascular surgeries...does anyone out there work on a floor similar to this? Thank you ahead of time for all your help :)

[jmgrn65, RN]

It will be a very busy floor, fast paced and anything can and will happen. Good criticial thinking skills will be needed.

Good Luck it is my favorite type of floor.

[Spatialized]

We hardly do any vascular surgery,we're mostly cardiac. I think things to bring in is critical thinking skills, openness to learning (I had a ton of extra education to complete after I was hired, rhythm interp, ACLS, pacer basics/essentials, 12 Leads etc.) and the willingness to learn. It is my favorite kind of nursing that I have encountered yet. And yes, it is fast-paced...but not always. It's just that if something goes south, it can go quick, so the ability to roll and adapt to changing situations is a plus.

Good Luck!

Tom

[coles2]

Thanks for your help...I will let you know how my interview goes :)

[mrod, LPN, LVN]

Thanks for your help...I will let you know how my interview goes :)

Hmmmmm, how did you interview go?

I am a new grad too and interviewed for a cardiac/vascular floor as well and accepted the position. I am very excited because they do offer a great grad program and they will teach you alot. These type of floors, so I heard, is a great place for a new grad to learn alot, gain those valuable assessment skills and time mgt and more importantly to me, offers good ground for moving to critical care. I cannot wait to start but I have to pass my boards first, taking them in 2 weeks.

Good luck!