By Topic: Critical Care

Browse advice, tips, and support from real critical care RNs. Get help with questions about becoming an ICU nurse, or navigating day to day work life.

For any ICU nurse or nurses in other units, how do y’all deal with overstimulation after work? As I attempt to sleep, my mind goes into hyperdrive and I’m restless. Any tips or routines that work?

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What do you recommend to include in a resume for an upcoming BSN grad who is applying for Level 1 Trauma hospitals?

Last answered 22 days ago 4 answers

Is 1 nurse to 6 patients ratio in a telemetry unit of 45 bed is safe and ideal?

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Experienced nurses, can you explain the differences between ER and ICU nursing for aspiring nurses considering which path to take?

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What job can I do while being a new RN grad and no experience except clinicals. Has to be part time as I can not do full time at this moment and has to be in nursing. Thank you in advance for answering my question.

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Hi everyone, I am an international registered nurse who graduated since 2018. I moved to the US in 2021 and recently got my license in May. I am interested in ICU but I have been getting a NO from all the hospitals I have applied to. Any advice?

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What do I pick? Offered CVICU at a small community hospital or medsurg at big Lv1 teaching center? Goal is to work at Lv 1 teaching in the ICU.

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What certifications should new grads get before applying to ICU positions?

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What is a day in the life of an ICU nurse like?

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I am moving to Colorado in July and will be a new graduate nurse. I currently live in MI - I am having a hard time finding NG positions that I can apply for. Does anyone have any recommendations? Looking for anything critical (adults or children)

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How difficult is it to start off in an ICU as a new grad? Is it manageable?

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What are the different types of care?

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It's hard going to nursing school as a second degree, being middle aged and having a family that put's you down for trying to do something you always wanted to do

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How do you get into the ICU after 1y in Medsurg. Thank you

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Soon-to-be new grad here. I am torn between which specialty to start in. I always thought I wanted to do OR and still am interested but I have found recently that I really enjoy ICU nursing. I also anticipate becoming an advanced practice nurse or NP

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What is salary for ICU nurse in Arizona with 12yrs experience?

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As a RN in the ICU, what are the questions you always ask when you get a new patient from the ER?

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Any ICU nurses here? If so, was what is it like? Would it be hard for a new grad to work there?

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Do ICU nurses have any more training/education than a regular nurse?

Last answered 3 months ago 17 answers

Which shift is the best for new RN ICU nurse, night or day shift?

Last answered 3 months ago 114 answers

What are other options for an ER nurse with 1 year experience? I love to tx medical pt. My last ER had many aggressive psych pts & security took 10 mins to arrive. I was burnt out. I declined other ERs b/c of similar work conditions & lack of pay.

Last answered 3 months ago 4 answers

How to ask for a raise? I am a new grad and just hit my 6 month mark. I heard another new grads starting pay is a few dollars more than mine and I was wondering how to go about asking for a raise or if i should even do that? Thanks! -Gabby

Last answered 3 months ago 1 answer

How likely is it that I can be hired as a new-grad nurse with the contingency of passing my NCLEX ? I want to have a job aligned for after I graduate prior to taking the NCLEX, but no facility I see hires with the contingency of passing after hired

Last answered 4 months ago 1 answer

Do you feel the problem with the nursing shortage is the ability of companies wanting to train new grads ?

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Where are the best places to apply as a new graduate with my ADN in Portland, OR area? I am coming from Michigan. Looking for ED/ICU

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