ICUNurseWoooHooo

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1. Make a good impression

   ICUNurseWoooHooo replied to ICUNurseWoooHooo's topic in MICU

   @NurseLindsey Definitely what the others said to me at the start of this post, be a humble sponge to what your preceptor is showing you. Since you are changing specialties you are going to be brand new (and that is okay!). My guess is that your un...

2. Make a good impression

   ICUNurseWoooHooo replied to ICUNurseWoooHooo's topic in MICU

   I just wanted to update everyone. I'm loving my new job, I'm fitting in well. I was really nervous at first, but I got along easily with my preceptor, got taken off orientation early and getting invited to join in unit activities. Thank you for the a...

3. Make a good impression

   ICUNurseWoooHooo replied to ICUNurseWoooHooo's topic in MICU

   Thank you ?

4. I work as a firefighter but seriously considering nursing

   ICUNurseWoooHooo replied to Madigan's topic in Career Support

   If you have your AA it will count towards when you are doing your BSN. Matthews response gives you some great insight. I agree with everything he just said.

5. PCCN vs CCRN

   ICUNurseWoooHooo replied to TNnurse91's topic in MICU

   I don't think it's right for an ICU nurse to take the PCCN. That would be like a step down nurse taking the CCRN. That isn't your patient population or expertise. Doesn't feel right to me, not really, really wrong, but just kinda off.

6. I'm an RN-BSN new grad and i keep getting rejected. Any tips?

   ICUNurseWoooHooo replied to MED SURG Hopeful's topic in Job Hunt

   Look for hospitals that do internships for new grads, sometimes they have internships for nurses that are changing specialties. Just keep at it, you will get something eventually. If you are willing to move anywhere in the US your chances will signif...

7. Nursing as a career change in your 40s? A good idea?

   ICUNurseWoooHooo replied to ESP808's topic in Hawaii

   Because you already have a bachelors, maybe try looking into PA school or Perfusion School. Both will get you into the health care profession, you will probably obtain the degree in the same amount of time as you would get your RN and you will probab...

8. I work as a firefighter but seriously considering nursing

   ICUNurseWoooHooo replied to Madigan's topic in Career Support

   I suggest doing a 2 year program at a community college. I did that and it has worked out fabulous for me. You can work while doing your online RN to BSN which is usually easy depending on the program. I get the same jobs as nurses from major univers...

9. Make a good impression

   ICUNurseWoooHooo posted a topic in MICU

   I have been a nurse for 2 years, Operating Room for 1 and an ICU for the another. I am moving to a new state and will be starting a new ICU job. Does anyone have any advice for making a good impression at this new job? I have experience, but I only h...