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S7E70: Should I Work in the ICU as a New Grad?

May 13, 2022 By Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

S7E70: Should I Work in the ICU as a New Grad?

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Who You’ll Hear

Kati Kleber, MSN RN – Nurse educator, former cardiac med-surg/stepdown and neurocritical care nurse, author, and speaker.

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What You’ll Learn:

A Fresh RN VIP asked a question Kati wanted to share with podcast listeners. The VIP currently works in an ICU as a CNA and is curious if it would be wise to work there as a new grad. Listen for Kati’s perspective and some Q&A from her Instagram followers.

  • Many think you have to start in Med-Surg
    • If you have support and know what you want to do, go for it.
    • Med-Surg gives value but its not necessary
  • A CNA in an ICU unit will do well as a nurse in the ICU
    • They already know the unit
    • They know the helpful nurses
    • They know how the unit functions
  • If your managers asks you to apply:
    • They see how you work and believe you will do well
  • How much support will you get?
  • Observe who your preceptor will be.
    • How do they teach?
    • What are their expecitations?
    • How do they manage their time?
    • Prepare mentally for dynamics of the relationship to change when you are the precept
  • Play closer attention to the work flow of the nurses
    • What’s their in the room routine
    • What nurse is behind and why?
    • What nurse is on top of things?
  • Ask questions of nuses
    • Documentation routine
    • Working with physicians
  • Going from CNA to Nurse will take time to acclimate

Resources:

  • Follow Kati on Instagram
  • Sign-up as a VIP
  • Top Tips for New Grads in the ICU
  • New Grad ICU Nurses: Tips & Advice from an Experienced Nurse

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