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Hi RN2be1998, I will be starting in June also. Also, excited to start but was still hoping for more insight into the culture of the department

Did you take the PCU/SICU position? I am interested in applying. However, I am wondering what the likelihood is that you can move to ICU side within the three year contract. I don't mind paying my dues working PCU but I want to know I can eventually increase my skills in ICU. I wonder if all of Parkland's ICU residencies start new grads in PCU. I heard that the residency is one week of classroom learning and the next week is working a shift with a nurse. No hours guaranteed as they can't guarantee preceptors.

I'd love some insight into this unit at Parkland. It's my understanding you are trained as an ICU nurse if you join the team as a PCU nurse. However, what is the likelihood that you can eventually work the ICU? Also, what are some typical patients/procedures the PCU nurse would see on this SICU unit other than multiple drips?