I just got offered a job in the ICU, as a new grad! I honestly didn't expect to get so lucky, but I did work very hard for good grades and elevated our student nursing association to a higher level, as president....so hard work pays off! At least, I credit these factors as being part of the reason I got hired. I did 120 hours of preceptor program in another ICU, which didn't have the acuity this one does. I have to say that experience wasn't the best. There was some underlying tension and my preceptor was not invested or even interested in my learning experience. ..I feel this opportunity is completely different. The unit culture seemed much more positive band supportive, especially towards new grads, so I feel that my orientation and training will go great! That's very important to me, as this is a career change, and I have experience only from clinicals. (I was a navy nuke for I.5 years). Anyways, I am very excited and would appreciate any words of advice!
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I just got offered a job in the ICU, as a new grad! I honestly didn't expect to get so lucky, but I did work very hard for good grades and elevated our student nursing association to a higher level, as president....so hard work pays off! At least, I credit these factors as being part of the reason I got hired. I did 120 hours of preceptor program in another ICU, which didn't have the acuity this one does. I have to say that experience wasn't the best. There was some underlying tension and my preceptor was not invested or even interested in my learning experience. ..I feel this opportunity is completely different. The unit culture seemed much more positive band supportive, especially towards new grads, so I feel that my orientation and training will go great! That's very important to me, as this is a career change, and I have experience only from clinicals. (I was a navy nuke for I.5 years). Anyways, I am very excited and would appreciate any words of advice!