new grad ICU training programs

Well, I don't know if this is too helpful.... I am a new grad in a critical care fellowship all the way in Washington D.C. (Washington Hospital Center). I absolutely LOVE it. We are very well supported by an entire education team dedicated to the fellows and units that really love their newbies. Most other hospitals in this area have these programs as well. This may be a long commute for you, though. :)

Hi. . .I am currently in an accelerated BSN program graduating May 2005. I am interested in working in the ICU after school. I would like to get into a direct-entry new grad program if possible. Can anyone give me their thoughts on this and also is there some type of list available that has the names of hospitals around the US that have these programs for new grads??

Thanks for any information!!

I am also in an accelerated BSN program and am graduating in August (1 month!). I have been offered a graduate nurse position in the SICU at Kansas University Medical Center (so a shorter commute than to Washington DC). Based on the information given during my interview, the program sounds great! Orientation basically lasts for 2 years, and a Fellowship program too. As far as I know, it is the only hospital in my area that offers this type of program....I think that you have to look to large University based hospitals. Good luck to you! The year will fly by...I promise.

I think that you have to look to large University based hospitals. .

I really totally agree with this point. Teaching hospitals are far better because a) they are used to a learning environment and want to teach you and b) you learn alot on physician rounds which you just don't have in a non-teaching hospital.