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Hello I just got a job at the SICU as a nurse extern. I am currently finishing up my junior year of nursing school (BSN Program). I was wondering from seasoned nurses and also other nurse externs/nursing students is that how can I prepare for the SICU so that when I start I dont look like I dont know a thing?

I know I am still a student but I would like to impress the staff.

Please give me some feedback thanks!

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Specializes in ICU/Critical Care.
Hello I just got a job at the SICU as a nurse extern. I am currently finishing up my junior year of nursing school (BSN Program). I was wondering from seasoned nurses and also other nurse externs/nursing students is that how can I prepare for the SICU so that when I start I dont look like I dont know a thing?

I know I am still a student but I would like to impress the staff.

Please give me some feedback thanks!

I like the website ICUfaqs.org

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I like the website ICUfaqs.org

Nice resource! :up:

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg.
I like the website ICUfaqs.org

This a great resource, that I am constantly consulting!! It's exremely well written, too.

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Specializes in ICU/Critical Care.

I used it to help study for my Bkats when I started working in SICU.

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This a great resource, that I am constantly consulting!! It's exremely well written, too.

I agree. It got me through a lot of AH HA moments...lol.

I also like Critical Care Nursing Secrets second edition.

And as far as impressing the staff...what impresses me is someone who wants to get their hands dirty and isn't afraid of jumping in and learning hand on.

Good luck!

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