kmunns1

Do you have any advise about easing the transition from CNA to RN? or really any advise in general?

I am about to graduate and there is an internship for new grads in the ICU. I know that is where I want to be in the long run but I want to know from a seasoned ICU nurses perspective, how do you feel about new grads in the ICU? Is there a large benefit from floor nursing before transitioning into a specialty unit like this? A little bit of background, I worked as a float pool CNA for two years and have worked in the ICU as a CNA for two years. The nurses I work with have very divided opinions on this matter, many of them started as new grads and think that this is a good opportunity. Other nurses think that this program is bound to fail because new grads just aren't prepared to take critical patients right out of school. I do see that there could be some big benefits to having some experience before coming down to the ICU. Thanks for your input!