Episode 65: How To Hit The Ground Running As An ICU Nurse With ICU Nurse AJ

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Looking for tips on how to start strong as a NEW ICU NURSE? Well, here is the podcast episode you need. Join us as we talk about AJ’s ICU journey who is a current CCRN and travel ICU nurse. From being a podcast listener, we will bring him on the hot seat today to discuss how he navigated changing roles and ICU units. He’ll also share the knowledge and experiences he gained that allowed him to gain acceptance and achieve his goals as a CRNA student.

04:15 – Things that really helped get the ICU position as a new grad and getting the exposure that you need in the ICU

08:15 – Being part of two different residency programs and finding a scholarship opportunity

13:49 – About ICU interview and the grueling part of CRNA interviews (always staying on your toes and being prepared for different situations!)

19:01 – The factors that can ultimately help in landing your next ICU role

21:28 – How extensive the residency program can get and the biggest challenge as a new ICU nurse

26:46 – The knowledge and skills that you will possess working in the ICU (which you feel you didn’t have when you first started)

31:41 – What you can enjoy and dislike about ICU nursing

41:46 – About not getting med surg experience (will you miss out a lot?)

45:49 – Advice to those considering going straight to the ICU as a new grad

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