Should apply to the ICU?

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Specializes in Telemetry/OR.

Hi everyone! ? I graduated in Spring 2020 with my BSN. Since then I held a position on a telemetry unit. I recently moved and started a new job in the operating room, and I hate it. I am bored and feel like I can’t be independent nor am I learning anything new. I keep watching the CRNA’s and I feel like I’d like to go back to school. I’ve only been in the OR for three weeks. Could I move within the hospital easily? Or should I try to stick it out longer? Should I bring this up with my manager? Help!! ?

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

Is there an opening in the OR right now? And I would ask HR (if you are comfortable) about policies regarding moving from one department to another. Ask a CRNA about what it's like and be sure that is what you want. And understand, such programs are not widespread and extremely competitive. I am not here to shatter your dreams but to help you understand reality.

I wish you the best.

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Specializes in Telemetry/OR.

Hi, yes there is an opening in the ICU right now. And I am fortunate to live in a town with a CRNA school that I know a couple people who have attended.

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.
2 hours ago, Alexag63 said:

Hi, yes there is an opening in the ICU right now. And I am fortunate to live in a town with a CRNA school that I know a couple people who have attended.

Well then all that remains is for you to apply and see what happens. It's what I would do. I don't know your manager, but you might just want to give her a heads-up if possible. If she's going to lose it, well, then, you can try. It may or may not happen, but nothing happens if you don't apply.

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Specializes in ICU, OB/Pediatrics, Education.

Best wishes! As mentioned above, check with HR about transferring...many hospitals require 6 months to 1 year in a position before you move departments; unless you are moving from a PRN or PT position to FT. 

CRNA school is very competitive, so double check you have the prerequisites, higher GPA, work on obtaining your CCRN, shadow with a CRNA, obtain PALS and ACLS, join a unit committee and make a great impression with your manager and the NP's/surgeons for letters of recommendations. I've considered the route many times myself, it's an amazing career. It takes a lot of dedication but if it's your passion, absolutely go for it!

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