New to ICU

Specialties MICU

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I am a new RN grad, although I've been an LPN almost a year. I started in the ICU so I could do "real nursing" not just throw pills at 7 patients a shift on the floor. In school, I was always the smart one, but after a few shifts in the ICU (It's combined trauma, SICU, MICU, CVICU) I feel like a dunce. Will you experienced nurses give me some advice on mistakes you made (so I can avoid them) and any advice?

Iknow you might be nervous and intimidated but just get in there. Don't just sit back and watch. Take the difficult patients If a situation arises with your pt. or someone elses jump in there and do. The more you get your hands on the more you learn. Ask and ask questions.

I am a new RN grad, although I've been an LPN almost a year. I started in the ICU so I could do "real nursing" not just throw pills at 7 patients a shift on the floor. In school, I was always the smart one, but after a few shifts in the ICU (It's combined trauma, SICU, MICU, CVICU) I feel like a dunce. Will you experienced nurses give me some advice on mistakes you made (so I can avoid them) and any advice?
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