Does anyone know how to get in to a cardiac ICU as a new nurse? What should I do?
Sara
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December 8th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
If you are still in school, I would suggest applying for a support position in the unit, such as a unit secretary or an aide (if they have aides in the unit – many don’t). That way you will have a foot in the door and the department director will know that you have a solid work ethic. Good luck!
December 9th, 2007 at 12:35 am
hmmm…a CRNA to me is a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
December 11th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
Haha!! Me too!!
December 11th, 2007 at 11:28 pm
a CRNA is a nurse anesthetist my aunt is one. and if you want to get into ICU find a teaching hospital that offers a transition or critical care prgram. That’s how i got into the icu setting i just graduated last decmeber and i work in a trauma ICU. My hospital has a fantastic training program and mnay hospitals do. So don’t let anyone tell you that you have to work med surg first! it’s not true!!!
December 12th, 2007 at 1:45 am
Yes, I know what a CRNA is. I need at least one year in the ICU setting to even apply to any of the programs. So thanks for the info…
Thanks aquintRN for your comment! I am trying to get into the CT ICU at my hospital but they only take 1 graduate nurse in the summer (when I graduate)!