caramelnicola

Thanks everyone for all the positive support and advice. Because of you all, I am actively beginning to look for an ICU position in May. I am grateful to know that I can utilize this website for all of this great information. I can post any problem and you all can help. I'm sure I'll have a million more. I really appreciate it because I was truly confused especially when you get such conflicting answers from everyone. So now I have an idea of my direction. Thanks for the help. Delightful in Detroit (Future CRNA) "SI or bust"

My first post, work with me people. I am senior in my BSN program and I graduate in may and have been committed to becoming a CRNA since my 1st year. I currently work in the ER as a nurse tech and I like it but i don't love it. Here's my dilemma: Do I stay in the ER for a few years before transferring to SICU and then apply after a few years (which would be four years total) or do I go straight to the ICU if possible and start becoming an expert in critical care nursing and apply after a few years? One CRNA professor told me to stay in the ER to make me a better overall nurse while the students in the CRNA program told me not to go straight to SICU. What to do? I want to be a great candidate for the program but I do not want to wait on achieving my dream. I could really use your help. thanks. desperate in detroit