How To Become an ICU Nurse 💉as a NEW GRAD RN!

In today’s video we are talking all about HOW TO BECOME AN ICU NURSE as a new grad nurse (step by step)! If you’re wondering what you can do while in nursing school and after you graduate as a registered nurse to increase your chances of getting a job as an ICU nurse then look no further! If you are an experienced registered nurse, I go over the next steps to transferring to the ICU. I also mention some nursing interview tips, but let me know if you guys want a separate video on a critical care new grad nursing interview. 😊💉

Being an ICU nurse is a requirement for pretty much all CRNA courses! If you’re interested in going to graduate school and eventually becoming a nurse anesthetist, the ICU is a fantastic place to start!

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[zeitgeistx]

I don’t think people realize how important it is to relocate. If you want an ICU job you can find one if you simply move. I received a Level 1 ICU offer without even trying. Hospitals are so desperate you simply have to be willing to move. My part of the country does not offer critical care new grad, so I simply applied to an area where I know new grad critical care is the norm. Guess what? No effort on my part and 0 preparations and I got a job offer that I could’ve never imagined.

[jeffreyo]

So I’m an LPN for 16 hrs. YES. 16. However the last 8 have been in home care in New York City, with every patient on a ventilator, GTube, Foley, wound care. They come out usually from the ICU or RICU. Most are train wrecks. I LOVE VENT PATIENTS. I actually train many nurses who come out of school into my agency. Anyway I’m in RN school, about 1 yr till Im done. In NYC you need your BSN for the big hospital jobs, which I will get for sure! Im staying in school until it done. What I want is to find a hospital that will take me in with just my associates degree, with the promise to get my RN. I hope I can find one!

[Theepradanicole]

I can’t wait to graduate. I’ll be talking about my nursing school journey on my channel! Good luck everyone ❤

[tyrelramkissoon]

You made me feel really capable. I can tell you’re a great nurse!

[graceyeager]

Our preceptor positions were chosen for us and I unfortunately did not get an ICU position. I have been so upset that I didn’t get that opportunity. Also due to COVID, the hospitals did not allow externship positions in critical care. Now I feel like it’s almost impossible for me to snag an ICU position.

[curlyheadedcreations]

You inspire me so much! I start nursing school now in August 😃💜

[RNScrub]

This is awesome. Definitely keep sharing your tips for the rest of the nurses. Great job!

[rikkifrank]

Actually amazing advice. Thanks girl! ❤

[mides_world]

Thank you so much..can you pls make a video on how to write a detailed resume and cover letter? I am a new grad looking to go into medical icu and need a very good resume pls

[joshsimpson]

Im coming up on 6 months as a new grad nurse and im looking into transferring to the icu from med surg

[TiffanyNicole]

This was such a great informative video! So detailed and entertaining to watch. Just followed you on IG.

[trishnguyen]

Thank you for this video... Love your humor 😂❤..

[krispy]

this was very helpful and insightful!! now im interested in the ICU

[rachelchao]

Love this video baby! Keep inspiring the future generation 😊👍🏻

[GraceJKim]

this is so helpful!! i'm currently an incoming third year nursing student and want to be a PICU nurse as a new grad. so resourceful, thank you so much!! just subbed (:

[surajaku]

MORE NURSING VLOG PLS!! IM A 1ST YEAR NURSE STUDENT AND YOURE VIDEOS ARE VERY INSPIRING🤍✨

[DianaOtselle]

Loved this, super informative and very well made! I really enjoy this type of educational content. Also, your filming and editing are so good already, it motivates me so much 💕

[dr.kduskin]

How do you get to precept or should I ask what are the steps to precept in the ICU while in school?

[nicasaintfleurant]

Love the video! I recently got hired in the ICU and would love some tips as a new grad!

[Astronomical]

I've been looking for a Icu job but they all either want you to be a Icu nurse already or to be a step down or med surg nurse for 1-2years.even if you have precepted