sarly

I am in the EXACT same boat as you and have always been worried about the same things. I have 2 years ICU experience and was recently offered a ICU position in a much larger teaching hospital, but had too many doubts about my capabilities. I took a PACU position instead, and now I am regretting it. I would just go for it and let them teach you the things you don't know. Like other people on the tread have said, ICUs are so specialized now that not every ICU nurse has the same skills or competencies, i.e. CVICU vs Neuro ICU.

Question for you laflaca... I was recently accepted into Dukes ABSN program for fall 2014, but my ultimate goal is to get my FNP. With that program being so costly and all, is it worth it to bite the bullet and pay it? Also, are you aware of the chances of new DUSON grads getting accepted into their early decision FNP?? Thank you!

Hello, I have been accepted into both programs for fall of 2014, but I am completely torn as to which I should choose. My main concern is choosing the school that will give me the greatest chances of entering into their MSN program, since obtaining my FNP is my ultimate goal. Also, these schools are extremely expensive and their hospitals pay peanuts for new nursing graduates. With that said, despite this extreme cost will being a graduate of either school help with job prospects as well as getting into graduate school? Thank you in advance for your responses!!!

I have an interview with Duke on February 14th. Since I am flying all the way from California does anyone have any insight into the acceptance rate of those who interview?