sarahj

Hi I Just wanted to respond to your question because I just recently took a position in the ICU as a new grad and I love it. Granted I worked there for about 6 mo before i started as an RN, but everyone was very supportive. I had a 3 mo orientation with lots of extra class room/computer training that enhanced my orientation. I felt it was great and I am so happy that I chose that field (even though I would have loved any type of nsg that I entered).Many of the nurses had mentioned that 6 mo on a med surg floor was benefical (I had 2 weeks.) I am still learning lots-as i always will be, but if you ask alot of questions, have a resource/mentor, read/research what you dont know, and believe in self-care I think it can be done smoothly. Good Luck.