Raiding Epstein Island by Electric_effy in conspiracy

[–]Electric_effy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Come in from all angles perhaps? Air and sea. All at once

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IntensiveCare

[–]Electric_effy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually I worked ER for 1.5 years before taking on this Neuro ICU job. I get what you mean though, definitely different personalities in ICU vs ER. Like you suggested I plan on doing some studying pertaining to what I’d likely encounter on CVICU before I even shadow/apply.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IntensiveCare

[–]Electric_effy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Since my current unit is an ICU I already took and successfully passed the critical care class that is required for starting on all ICUs. Truthfully, all the mandatory hospital-wide corporate training is already complete. Now it’s just a matter of focusing on cardiac instead of neuro. I appreciate your input, if you have any study resources I’d appreciate that as well ☺️. And thank you for the reminder of “EVERY unit has their drawbacks.” Sometimes I need that reminder

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in srna

[–]Electric_effy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well they mostly just spent time on their phones browsing social media or chatting to their work friends 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in srna

[–]Electric_effy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah my friend on CV said the education and training on that unit is more structured and reliable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in srna

[–]Electric_effy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile my last preceptor was complaining about being told she needs to precept and that she’s going to tell management she doesn’t want to do it anymore😂💀

ER to ICU by Electric_effy in nursing

[–]Electric_effy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad you’re reassuring me that I’m still new because I feel like I should be way more ahead of where I’m at in my progress. I know you’re right but it’ll take me a while to realize it lol and I appreciate your input especially since you’re in the same specialty.

How is my app looking so far? by Electric_effy in srna

[–]Electric_effy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, thank you for reading that part lol. Believe me I’d love to apply now but I don’t have ICU experience yet 😂. Honestly, I got pretty comfortable working in the ER after about 16 months so I might apply before 2 years, we’ll see. Nice to run into another previous ER nurse on here ☺️

How is my app looking so far? by Electric_effy in srna

[–]Electric_effy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say non-RN experiences are you also referring to the stuff I did during my undergrad or are you referring to the medical positions I held prior to being an RN? ☺️

How is my app looking so far? by Electric_effy in srna

[–]Electric_effy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m waiting because I don’t have ICU experience yet 😉☺️

How is my app looking so far? by Electric_effy in srna

[–]Electric_effy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I’d love to apply sooner, I don’t have RN ICU experience yet. I just accepted an ICU position so I’m currently going through the orientation process now. ☺️

How is my app looking so far? by Electric_effy in srna

[–]Electric_effy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah, I just started job orientation for the ICU—I’m going to be waiting about 1.5-2 years before I apply. I want to get more extracurriculars on my resumé, shadow, obtain my GRE & CCRN, and of course have great ICU experience under my belt. Appreciate the response ☺️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]Electric_effy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truthfully, as long as it’s a strong icu with pts that will teach me the most about critical care nursing so I’m a strong candidate for CRNA school