ARRN16
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Your mental health is definitely what's most important regardless of the job you do. Maybe this is a good time to talk with family, friends, or your doctor about the best move for you overall. Adjusting to new situations is always difficult and I know it can seem disheartening when the thing you thought would be fantastic doesn't quite turn out the way you expected. I'm a big believer that things happen exactly when they're supposed to. Maybe, for you right now this is where you are supposed to be professionally? Keep your chin up, keep looking for jobs/specialities you find interesting, and keep your goal in mind. Even if your short term (think 2-3 year) goal is transitioning from psych or med surg or stepdown into an ICU - then professional school after that. There is so much knowledge to soak up. Don't rush yourself and miss out on all the things you can learn.
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It's respectable that you're working toward a goal. That said, it isn't unusual to work in situations that aren't coddling, or that might even seem abrasive. The thing is, ICU isn't really a warm and fuzzy place to work. Neither is the OR (as a CRNA). Not to discredit the possible hostile attitude you received from the coworkers you had, but when you talked with your manager or the problematic coworkers did you ask about what they were not happy with? Were you given constructive criticism? I have found that new grads, ESPECIALLY in cut-throat type areas like ICU, feel like they are attacked when they start. I think a lot of us treat new nurses this way unintentionally, to be honest. The best way to grow from it is to take their advice into consideration. It is unreasonable to expect you to be a super nurse from the get-go, but definitely take what's being said as a learning opportunity. Now, as others have said it is highly unlikely that any CRNA school will take you as a serious candidate with that little ICU experience unless your other credentials are stellar (GPA, GRE, recommendations, etc). Most travel companies also require at least a year of ICU experience. If that's truly what you'd like to do, I would recommend another go at ICU. If you clash with the preceptor, ask for another one. Take control of your learning, and of the way you allow others to treat you. If you want ICU/CRNA bad enough, don't give up. Best of luck!
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Hey yall! I am applying for the January 2020 start date as well. As the application date gets closer, I feel I've been more and more anxious. I have 7 years' experience as a nurse in NICU, Neuro-Trauma ICU, and CVICU. I am working on a Master's in leadership and management, and I have my CCRN. My GRE and pre-MSN GPA are mediocre at best, and I think that will be my biggest hurdle (I hope!). Has anyone spoken with the school about when they might reach out about interviews? Or does anyone have personal experience with what interviews were like? I have been reading blog posts and things, but some of them were from a few years back, so I'm not sure how accurate they are anymore.
