Preparing for ICU

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Hi Nursing world!

I am starting my new job in a surgical ICU in less than a month. :nailbiting: I have almost 5 years of med surg experience. Any suggestions on how to prepare or what to review before I begin? I don't want to walk in feeling that I should have been more prepared in some way. Can anyone suggest a book or guide to go by that will help me though my first year? I'm super excited but nervous!!

Thanks!!

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Specializes in ED, Cardiac-step down, tele, med surg.

Can you take a critical care course in your area? Look it up and they should have classes.

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Specializes in ICU/PACU.

index

and sepsis protocol

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My hospital has all new ICU nurses take two critical care classes that the hospital teaches. As far as books go, I suggest The ICU Book. Has a ton of good info, some that is too much for you right now but other info that is good for new ICU nurses.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

This thread has been moved to the Critical Care forum with the goal of amassing more responses and feedback from our members who work in the ICU. Good luck!

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Hello fellow nurses!

I was recently offered a position in the ICU, I am new to this area and was wondering if there are any online courses or resources that I can look into to help me better my skills and knowledge and provide quality care to my future patients.

Thank you in advance!

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The best is to utilize your abilities in a well positive way. No need of afraid anything.

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Thank you CristyGerald!

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Specializes in Rehabilitation,Critical Care.

Learn the protocols

Learn about vasoactive drips

Order ICU book by Paul Marino.

I love ICU. I am new as well but I just love all the thinking that happens about critically ill patients.

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