RNsoon15

Hi everyone! Quick question, I graduate from my ABSN program in about a week with the ultimate end goal of becoming a CRNA. I recently got an offer to work in the CVICU(through a new grad residency) from a level 3 trauma center. The types of patients I would help take care of would include CABG, valve replacements, VAD, Swan-Ganz and some ECMO. According the nursing manager I interviewed with, many of these patients are high acuity and he stressed the importance of being ready to handle that. On the other hand, I also got an offer from a level 1 trauma center to work in MICU where some of the more common patients seen include ESRD, liver failure, MODS, newly diagnosed or existing autoimmune & pulmonary disorders, and critically ill oncology patients. Of course, these patients are also high acuity. Out of these two I feel like the CVICU may be more helpful because of the types of patients I would see, but I am not sure how much the level of trauma associated with the hospital matters. I would love to hear some thoughts on which job you recommend for my future goals? One plus is they both seem to have good work environments, so I will be happy either way. TIA!

I had completely missed that. Thank you so much for your input!

Hi all, I was just accepted into both the ABSN program at the university of Miami and Bellarmine university in Kentucky. In terms of quality of education, which would you recommend and why? Both schools would be about the same for me cost wise and I’d like to set myself up as best as possible to go to CRNA school in the future. TIA!