When did you know the ICU was for you?

I still remember THE moment I knew I wanted to be a critical care nurse. Yes, I broke the mold. I eventually was a new grad nurse in the ICU.

Almost 15 years and two degrees later I’m now an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner still working in the ICU.

Yep. You could say I love it.


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When should nursing students apply for jobs?

As a senior nursing student, you’re gonna have to decide when to start submitting those applications. I mention the following:

• When to apply
• What about references?
• What to include on your resume
• What about my experience?
• How to stand out

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Were you confident right out of new nurse orientation?

How did you feel when you graduated from new nurse orientation?

Were you confident? Did you feel prepared?

I didn’t.

When you cross that threshold and you are set free, there is no magic bullet. Confidence is earned, not given. Be patient.

 

 

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How can a new grad nurse land an interview for the ICU?

A graduate nurse getting hired in the ICU is not unheard of, but you’re going to have to work for it. Here are 5 things to think about:

1. Did you do the legwork as a student?
2. Do your homework on the facility.
3. Stack the deck in your favor
4. Be aggressive.
5. Sometimes you need to accept another position.

 

 

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I just failed the NCLEX. What do I do now?

I give my thoughts on what to do in the aftermath of failing the BIG exam:

1. You are not alone
2. You get one day to feel sorry for yourself
3. Get to work
4. You now know what NOT to do
5. Seek out help – from everyone
6. Do not take NO for an answer

Remember, this is supposed to be hard. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it.

 

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