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I did not have PICU experience in school, only a 6 week peds rotation but no PICU or other critical care rotations. I made sure my resume stood out with anything that could be applicable in a PICU or critical care environment, and I happened to have a rotation at the same hospital but a different floor, so I was sure to mention how much I enjoyed my time at that particular hospital.

Don’t be nervous, mine was very relaxed - no clinical questions, just more so why I wanted to work in oncology, what oncology experience I had in clinicals/what I saw but nothing that was like ‘quizzing’ or testing knowledge

I am about to start my orientation - it seems that I will have at least 1 on nights and one on days, but I believe they are considering doing 2 each, that way I see different ways to do things, and in case schedules don't align

Thank you! I'll definitely make sure I purchase this one

Hi everyone! I'm starting my orientation as a new grad in a pediatric ICU - I know most things are learned on the job and I shouldn't stress, but looking for any great resources (books, YT channel, etc) or advice that might be helpful before or during my orientation/residency! Any key things I should review - Certain pathos, meds, things that are commonly seen, etc. For reference, I didn't have a critical care/ICU rotation during clinical, and my peds rotation was only 6 weeks! So I'd love any advice from experienced nurses!

Hi PICU friends! I'm starting my orientation as a new grad in a pediatric ICU - I know most things are learned on the job, but looking for any great resources (books, YT channel, etc) or advice that might be helpful! Any key things I should review? Certain patho, meds, things that are commonly seen, etc (I didn't have a critical care/ICU rotation during clinical, and my peds rotation was only 6 weeks, so I'd love any advice) The floor is a med-surg PICU, the hospital has a separate PICU for cardiac/trauma/onc etc, but I do believe that we are considered overflow as well. Thank you in advance for any resources or advice!

I think this really depends on what you're looking for, especially because as said above, these are very different places! I am from OH and now live in NYC - and I personally want to stay in NYC and wouldn't want to move to either of these! But again, personal preference. Also, keep in mind you will make significantly less as an RN in both Ohio and Florida, than you would in NYC (but cost of living is also much less).

Thank you! I appreciate your thoughts!

Thanks so much for that info!!

Welcome! I don’t know exact dates I’d have to go back and look for sure but I think like a couple of weeks? I’m not sure about everyone else but I did have my BSN when I applied - I had already taken my boards and was waiting on my licensure

I never did for NYC

Sure! The first phone call was just a basic HR call with a general recruiter, we talked about why NYU and what specialties I was interested in. then I was set up to speak with a specialty recruiter via phone and the hiring manager via video chat! Everything was really straight forward in terms of interviewing- no crazy questions or anything

Would you mind sharing how you like working for NYU? Good salary/benefits/working environment? Tuition reimbursement? Thanks so much!!

I’ve applied/interviewed! Following to hear others experience as well

I'm a new grad and I have opportunities in either a Med-Surg PICU at a large children's hospital or another peds critical care position in a congenital heart cardiovascular care unit that's discharge to home. I know of RN's who have gotten into CRNA school with both units, but I'm just wondering if having actual PICU experience will be more beneficial, even though I may not get the cardiac experience, or if having cardiac critical care experience in a unit that may not be as acute (this is an assumption, as I talked to someone that was per diem there) would be more beneficial. Also in general, do you feel that PICU is sufficient experience for CRNA school. Thanks in advance for any and all advice!