HACCGrad

Thank you so much for the encouragement! I really appreciate it. I am very excited to start my career in the ICU/CCU. I enjoy hearing from nurses who started their career in this area because that lets me know that it truely can be done if one puts the work into it. Thanks again!

Hello all, I am soon be a new graduate with an ADN. I am excepting a position into a 18 bed CCU/ICU at a fairly small hospital. I have 5 years of CNA experience and have worked as an extern since May 08 in the ER and CCU at this particular hospital. I would like some opnions from those who have perhaps been new grads in the same position as myself. I know this transition will be difficult, but this is where I want to work and I am up for the challenge. The two major concerns I have are not knowing enough about the major drugs that are pushed and hung everyday and also physician communication. I assume every new grad has these fears and many more. However this hospital has a wonderful 5 month orientation as well as an EKG class and other cricital care classes. Any input is greatly appreciated. Although I am not doubting my decision, I know this is where I want to be and I know that I can suceed with a little help.