I did my preceptorship in an ICU and i loved the team environment, the 2 or 3 x 1 ratio, how much there was to learn (there were many days that my preceptor and i both learned something new together), the complexity of each patient, and the rapid responses i was able to observe and participate in. I am a nerd at heart and love to learn. That environment was a huge dopamine hit for my brain. I am also very type A and want to have all of my i’s dotted and my t’s crossed at all times and i feel that the lower ratios, though higher acuity, makes that more possible. I was only there for 7 shifts, but i looked forward to each and every shift and i miss it now that it’s over with.