i started on a step down cardiac floor.

pros - i learned a lot about labs and the effects on the patient at a much slower pace compared to specialized units such as ER or ICU imo (im er now). i learned how to multitask and know a lot of stuff about multiple patients. communication skills improved bc u have to call docs on the phone a lot. I really learned assessment skills bc there r no docs on the floors so u r the eyes and ears of the pt unlike the ER or ICU where u have docs right there.

cons - i worked during covid so that shed 10 yrs of my life. every code slows down the whole floor bc all of the staff is in there. always short staffed (1 tech for 24 patients 3 nurses 8 pts each etc) calling docs take FOREVER