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Thanks!!! I am sure it is going to be hard... which is why I am trying to study up ahead of time :). Yes, those are hard words to hear but I'll try and relax. I'll also see if I can get a copy of the standards too though.

Hi all, I just got hired on to a flight program. I start in about a month. I have 4 years of ICU experience (2 in trauma/surgical, 2 in cardiac). Any flight RNs or Medics out there have any advice of what I can do/study to prepare in the next month? Thanks!!!

I just got hired on to a flight program - I've been a nurse for 5 years. 1 on the floor, 2 in a Trauma/Surgical/Burn ICU and 2 in a Cardiac ICU. Good luck!

Just curious if some of you experienced NICU RNs could tell me what makes a great NICU nurse? Please post your answers along with how long you've been in your job. I'm an adult ICU RN right now (been in adult ICUs for 3 years) and am not sure if I have what it takes to switch to NICU. Thank you!!!

Thanks for the answers everyone! Guttercat: what were the frustrations and what were the fun parts? RN625: Can you speak a little to the physical demands? I know you have to push the machines around the hospital and lift the gallons of dialisade - are the other physical demands? (just curious because one of the reasons I am tired of the ICU is I am tired of lifting 200- 300lb pts). I just talked to the manager and am going to get a resume to him. They aren't hiring right now but he thinks that could change soon.

Hi All, I am an ICU RN looking to move to acute HD. I did two years in a Trauma/Surgical ICU at a Level 1 Trauma center and LOVED it! Then I moved d/t my husband's job and took a job in a Cardiac ICU at a community hospital. The transition has been really rough. There is not as much teamwork, not as much support from your coworkers, and the hospital is making alot of changes to save $$ (which of course are not good for the RNs staffing-wise etc.). I have been there about a year and have learned to tolerate it, but I am far from loving it the way I loved my old job. So I am thinking about a change - and am thinking of trying to get a job in acute care HD. I think I might like it because it requires critical thinking and being on your toes. Also, I am having serious sleep issues after 5 years of nights and I am thinking a day shift job might help (I understand there would be some call). From my understanding the service is owned by the nephrologists in my town, so I am looking forward to not being a hospital employee. Are there any former ICU RNs out there that have moved to Acute HD? Any thoughts or advice? Things I am worried about are -regretting leaving the ICU (missing doing total care), becoming too specialized, and the schedule (any comments on the hours?). Thanks so much everyone!