I have read a lot of posts about new grads looking to get a position in an ICU. I was one of them prior to landing my first job in the SICU. Here is a little encouragement: It can be done! Some...
RNatHeart24 replied to RNatHeart24's topic in MICU, SICU
melissa.in.san.diego, congrats!! =) I hope you love it! I was told similar things. They said "We are looking for people who are a good fit among the other nurses and the culture of the unit." The...
RNatHeart24 replied to RNatHeart24's topic in MICU, SICU
nmpBSN, thank you! And congrats to you for standing out to them. It's obvious they like you if you're asked to come back! =) I did not have any prior ICU experience outside of my clinicals in nursing...
I would definitely ask them how long they have worked there, why they work there, what they like about it, what they don't like about it (Don't be afraid to ask this. No job is perfect so it's...