ICURN5305

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1. New grad feeling incapable or incompetent?

   ICURN5305 posted a topic in MICU

   Hello! I am writing this for all the new nurses (especially the ones that recently started in an ICU) that feel overwhelmed, incompetent, and like it may never work out. I desperately searched for these posts when I was a new graduate.. hoping to rel...

2. New Grad decision: ICU vs Step down vs CCU

   ICURN5305 replied to ICURN5305's topic in MICU

   Hi! I am also at a level one trauma ICU. I actually have not started yet. I will be starting in the coming weeks, so I will keep you updated and I hope you will do the same! Feel free to private message me. :)

3. New Grad decision: ICU vs Step down vs CCU

   ICURN5305 replied to ICURN5305's topic in MICU

   Thank you for your input! While I respect that many nurses feel it is not the best decision to start in ICU, I love to hear that many also think it is doable. I'm glad to hear that it is realistic and you know this from your own experience. Is it com...

4. New Grad decision: ICU vs Step down vs CCU

   ICURN5305 replied to ICURN5305's topic in MICU

   Thats great to hear. I hope it can provide a good background for more specific ICUs in the case that I am ever interested.

5. New Grad decision: ICU vs Step down vs CCU

   ICURN5305 replied to ICURN5305's topic in MICU

   Cardiac care unit is CCU. Unit ratios on both are 1-2 patients per nurse. I believe the unit hires about the same amount of new graduates each year (it is a HUGE ICU), but that is something to think about. I should have stated that differently: there...

6. New Grad decision: ICU vs Step down vs CCU

   ICURN5305 replied to ICURN5305's topic in MICU

   The staff was great on each unit, but I especially liked the larger group of younger staff on ICU balanced with more experienced RNs. I know if they have many new grads, that they must have a lot of experience precepting. I realize that sounds like I...

7. New Grad decision: ICU vs Step down vs CCU

   ICURN5305 replied to ICURN5305's topic in MICU

   I provided additional info to the comment below. Please let me know what you think! Thank you!

8. New Grad decision: ICU vs Step down vs CCU

   ICURN5305 replied to ICURN5305's topic in MICU

   All three are at the hospital for the same pay and about 45 minutes drive (doesn't bother me). ICU orientation is four months, while the others are three. More time is provided if needed. I would be part of a residency program for each. Long term, I ...

9. New Grad decision: ICU vs Step down vs CCU

   ICURN5305 posted a topic in MICU

   I am a new graduate nurse deciding on what position would fit me best as a new graduate. My choices are ICU, step down, and CCU. My shadowing experience in both CCU and ICU ensured my interest and passion on both units. My shadowing experience on th...