ellie193

Hi CCU! I'm beginning an accelerated BSN soon and I'm interested in making my way to ICU. Reading this forum can be discouraging because it seems like there is a great deal of "bad blood" among nurses who work in the same unit. I know nurses come here to vent and people often don't share when things are going well. I chose nursing from several good professions but sometimes I doubt my decision when I hear about nursing culture. Can anyone tell me about positive experiences with fellow nurses, particularly in ICU?

Thanks, HouTx! I'm drawn to CCU also. I know its neither easy nor advisable to start out in CCU so I guess I'll have to work my way into it. Like a typical introvert, I really dislike conflict and I am a peace and harmony kind of person. I just don't want to offend my coworkers with my seriousness and tendency to get wrapped up in my work because that would be a horrible way to spend my career. Hopefully, if I try hard to engage people I can avoid that.

Hi everyone! Forgive me for starting a topic that has surely been discussed before. I've spent some time reading the posts of other introverts but I wanted to ask something more specific.I have the opportunity to begin a BSN program soon and I'm excited about it but when I tell people I know that I'm starting a nursing program they don't seem to think it is the right fit for me. I've always been good at academics and I think a lot of people expected me to be something very cerebral like a scientist or an MD. But I'm a people-oriented introvert, if that makes sense. I like working one on one with people to help them solve their problems and tend to do well in that type of work environment. However, I prefer lower key, orderly environments. I love to get along with the people I work with and I like to work as part of a team but I'm pretty serious about work. I don't initiate a lot of chit chat because I usually focus so intently on what I'm doing. I'm less worried about getting along with patients as I am about fitting in at work and in nursing school. I plan on trying hard to establish a good rapport and be more outgoing than I am naturally. I've worked my entire life to tone down my introversion because I don't like being shut off to myself all day. I just need more down time by myself than most people. My question is not whether I'll struggle with relationships with fellow students and coworkers. I know I will because I always have to some extent. My question is whether other introverts out there have been able to find their place in nursing. Like so many on this forum, I'm planning to start my masters degree in nursing as soon as I feel like I have adequate experience. I already know I'll work better in the NP role but I'm just starting to worry that I won't get through the BSN and the first year or two as an RN. Advice on how to get through school or where to try and work after graduation? Constructive criticism? I'll take it! Thanks!

Has anyone heard anything from ETSU about the ABSN yet? I'm really nervous about getting in. My GPA is only 3.5 but I did well on the TEAS. I hope it's enough to make a difference!