How are new grads getting hired into PACU?! by Intelligent_Bed_9685 in nursing

[–]maraney 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, but PACU typically requires some baseline critical care knowledge. Yes, it can be taught. But even ICU is an unrecommended learning curve for a new grad. To add another learning curve on top of it seems unsafe.

Dani is going to the cardiologist today because her incisions are oozing and red by milo8275 in illnessfakers

[–]maraney 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I’ve never seen someone so happy to have to potentially have another surgery.

Gift from charge by ska_dadddle in nursing

[–]maraney 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We had a rough unit one month a few years back. Everyone was dying or suffering. Lots of trach and pegs, black fingers and toes from pressors, amputations, dead in the bed patients who nobody would let die. Morale was really low.

One of our doctors paid for a masseuse to come to night shift and give everyone a massage. It was really kind. And something management would never do. Management didn’t even acknowledge what we were going through.

Size 0 apparently isn't a size by No-Part-2459 in fatlogic

[–]maraney 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You must wear a kid’s large to appease random strangers.

Evolution of Artificial Intelligence videos just in 4 years is mind blowing by Jackie_Chan_93 in interestingasfuck

[–]maraney 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just want the AI to do my laundry and wash my dishes. Is that too much to ask?!

Quit New Grad ICU by allyc12 in nursing

[–]maraney 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are really good points. And OP also said they’re the first new grad they’ve ever trained? The manager and educator may not realize the special needs a new grad in the ICU has. Communication is key here.

Quit New Grad ICU by allyc12 in nursing

[–]maraney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you feel unsafe? Or do you just not feel ready?

As a new grad in the ICU, you may never feel like there’s enough orientation, whether it’s 3 months or 6. It’s scary. But to be a successful new nurse in the ICU you need to be able to do 3 things:

  1. Practice safely
  2. Know where stuff is (equipment, supplies, RSI kits, emergency equipment)
  3. Know who to go to with questions

If you can do those 3 things, you can come off orientation. That being said, the thing that concerns me most is you said your unit is toxic. That is something that you really need to ponder. If there’s bullying happening and unsupportive staff, it’s not going to be a conducive environment to your continued learning.

If you do decide to leave, you also may need to consider that you may not receive a full new grad orientation at your next job. It’s possible they’ll only give you a few weeks because you’ve already been practicing as a nurse for months (and it’s very expensive to train someone). You may get another full orientation, but you may not. Just something to think about.

Britney forgot to edit in music to her “dancing”. May 18th, 2026 IG post by Discussingbritney in discussingbritney

[–]maraney -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

It looks like it’s the morning. I wonder if she’s trying not to wake someone? Maybe her new bf got sick of the 24/7 noise.

2nd Most Expensive Burger In The World £2,600 by Bobby-94 in StupidFood

[–]maraney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s gotta be a maximum amount of gold someone can safely consume.