elpie

I worked in CCU for one year and transfered to our Cardiac intermediate floor (pre and post surgery/cath/ treatment) and I am very happy. I was only in ICU for a year but the many talks of pulling support on pt.s, hence their passing, wore on me. In the Cardiac floor we rarely have our pt.s die, they still may become critical and there is problem solving required but overall their outcomes are better. I enjoy talking to the pt.s and educating them on staying healthy - so many have many other issues outside of cadiac. Even though they are not in the ICU, many of the pt.s are scared and the RN support is welcomed. Your ICU backgrouund will only make you a strong RN, so when a code blue does happen on the floor, you will be a leader to many of the other RNs. Best wishes on your decision!