clw8006

THANK YOU ALL! for all the 'go get em' attitudes. I am ready to try it! As for my hospital, its Trauma1, Im looking for a job in the SCC and as for pt types, I'm not sure. We frequently deal with MVAs, a lot of motorcycle wrecks. But I'm ready for a challenge and I appreciate the comments. Bound&DeterminedRN, let me know how your orientation goes!

I'm a nurse of 3 years, background in oncology/urology/gyn. I am strongly considering ICU nursing. Can't decide if I'd be just terrified and overwhelmed and hate it, or love having a much broader knowledge base. I'm considering a change because I crave more complicated tasks/diagnoses...I like to interact with doctors and know the what's and why's of plan of care. I love to study, want to know more about medicine and I enjoy autonomy and more responsibility. Recently after code blue situations on my floor, I've been feeling energized and I've so respected (even envied :))the CCRNs who show up to help us run the code because they are so calm and knowledgeable. I find myself saying, 'I wanna know more!" At the same time, I just don't know if it would be too stressful for me. I think I could be good at it, but the thought of being a 'newbie' again sounds awful! Really just fearing failing. Any suggestions/words of encouragement?