Thank you so much for this. The advice on morale really hit the nail on the head for me. I’m going on my third week of buddy shifts and boy is it easy to put myself down with being corrected all the time. I tell myself the exact same phrases: “Man why did not not know that?!” “ Why did I mess that up?!” But you are right, mindset is everything. I need to start treating those mistakes as learning opportunities instead of beating myself up. I am being corrected because I NEED to be corrected. I need to remind myself that I am still learning and people expect me to screw up because I am a new grad in an intense environment. I was close to giving up and was really questioning why I chose ICU, but this video reminded me that I am here to learn, be more educated, grow professionally, and be a good nurse. Thanks again!!
@@Enirahtak Hey! I've definitely grown a lot and gained more confidence after 1 year working at my ICU! I wouldn't have been successful if not for my supportive coworkers and amazing manager/supervisors. Every shift I felt supported, not judged for my mistakes and instead treated them as learning experience, and I am feeling more like a part of the healthcare team. I've found my voice when it comes to advocating for my patients, and have grown in my knowledge and skills. I am actually going for an interview for an opportunity to work at the Cath Lab but will remain as a casual at my ICU. Hope this helps!
Thank you for this video. I was a bedside nurse for 15 years working in everything from MedSurg to Intermediate and recently accepted a position in the ICU a couple of weeks ago. When I got my first real critical care patient I felt like a brand new nurse again, felt like I didn’t know anything and lost all of my confidence immediately. I wasn’t sure that stepping out of my comfort zone in nursing to grow & develop as an ICU nurse was the right decision. I’ve now taken another approach at the orientation phase and it’s good to hear someone like yourself validate all of those things I was feeling in that moment. So thank you for putting this video out there, so nurses like myself can have realistic expectations and approach the ICU with confidence and the right frame of mind to soak up all of the new information.
Thank you for making this. Starting my first nursing job in a couple months and every time I try to find "tips for new nurses" types of content, I get inundated with so much crap from nurses trying to be influencers whose tips are crap like "don't forget your coffee." The realness of this video is very appreciated.
The way you speak to assertiveness and morale is incredibly beneficial! Please speak more to how to be assertive in a positive manner, boundaries, and handling self advocacy in times of higher acuity, ever increasing work expectations , and decreased staffing. You are so meeting the need for the Nursing profession! I have been in ICU for 20 out of 27 years of my career and I can’t get enough of your podcasts. Thank you.
This is so amazing. I felt like you were speaking to because I am also scared of the ventilator and I’ve been doing my research and trying my best. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this video and the things you've learned. I'm currently in orientation for neuro ICU and these points are so relatable and helpful. The tips you've shared are so practical. Thank you for taking the time to share what you've learned.
Thank you so much for posting this video. It was not only helpful but a potential life saver for one of my future patients in the ICU (IA). I plan and hope to be an excellent ICU nurse after I graduate from nursing school (IA).
you folks are true american heros! 💪🏻🇺🇸🙏. i'm not a nurse, but i've known and dated some, and did work in an ER many years ago, and saw what went on first hand. this advice is actually very useful for many professions, but is interesting to see applied in this specific, very challenging environment. what you're doing with your program helps ALL of us❣️
I'm starting my third block of clinicals in a couple days for gero and we will be in ICU. I'm concerned....I feel so unprepared. My first couple semesters of clinical were in med surg and I didnt have a lot of opportunities to learn skills I will need in ICU.
Thank you so much for this. The advice on morale really hit the nail on the head for me. I’m going on my third week of buddy shifts and boy is it easy to put myself down with being corrected all the time. I tell myself the exact same phrases: “Man why did not not know that?!” “ Why did I mess that up?!”
But you are right, mindset is everything. I need to start treating those mistakes as learning opportunities instead of beating myself up. I am being corrected because I NEED to be corrected. I need to remind myself that I am still learning and people expect me to screw up because I am a new grad in an intense environment.
I was close to giving up and was really questioning why I chose ICU, but this video reminded me that I am here to learn, be more educated, grow professionally, and be a good nurse.
Thanks again!!
What a great comment! YES! You've 100% got this!
👏🏾 how do you feel today?
@@Enirahtak Hey! I've definitely grown a lot and gained more confidence after 1 year working at my ICU! I wouldn't have been successful if not for my supportive coworkers and amazing manager/supervisors. Every shift I felt supported, not judged for my mistakes and instead treated them as learning experience, and I am feeling more like a part of the healthcare team. I've found my voice when it comes to advocating for my patients, and have grown in my knowledge and skills.
I am actually going for an interview for an opportunity to work at the Cath Lab but will remain as a casual at my ICU. Hope this helps!
I’m glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience! Thanks for sharing! Good luck 😃
Thank you for this video. I was a bedside nurse for 15 years working in everything from MedSurg to Intermediate and recently accepted a position in the ICU a couple of weeks ago. When I got my first real critical care patient I felt like a brand new nurse again, felt like I didn’t know anything and lost all of my confidence immediately. I wasn’t sure that stepping out of my comfort zone in nursing to grow & develop as an ICU nurse was the right decision. I’ve now taken another approach at the orientation phase and it’s good to hear someone like yourself validate all of those things I was feeling in that moment. So thank you for putting this video out there, so nurses like myself can have realistic expectations and approach the ICU with confidence and the right frame of mind to soak up all of the new information.
Thank you for making this. Starting my first nursing job in a couple months and every time I try to find "tips for new nurses" types of content, I get inundated with so much crap from nurses trying to be influencers whose tips are crap like "don't forget your coffee." The realness of this video is very appreciated.
The way you speak to assertiveness and morale is incredibly beneficial! Please speak more to how to be assertive in a positive manner, boundaries, and handling self advocacy in times of higher acuity, ever increasing work expectations , and decreased staffing. You are so meeting the need for the Nursing profession! I have been in ICU for 20 out of 27 years of my career and I can’t get enough of your podcasts. Thank you.
I'm so glad it resonated - I absolutely will!
I am so happy I found your channel; very cut and straightforward - thank you!!
This is so amazing. I felt like you were speaking to because I am also scared of the ventilator and I’ve been doing my research and trying my best. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this video and the things you've learned. I'm currently in orientation for neuro ICU and these points are so relatable and helpful. The tips you've shared are so practical. Thank you for taking the time to share what you've learned.
Really great advice. I am a new grad in the ICU and am struggling! Thank you.
Please share how you feel today?
Thank you so much for posting this video. It was not only helpful but a potential life saver for one of my future patients in the ICU (IA). I plan and hope to be an excellent ICU nurse after I graduate from nursing school (IA).
you folks are true american heros! 💪🏻🇺🇸🙏. i'm not a nurse, but i've known and dated some, and did work in an ER many years ago, and saw what went on first hand. this advice is actually very useful for many professions, but is interesting to see applied in this specific, very challenging environment.
what you're doing with your program helps ALL of us❣️
I’m preceptoring ICU to thank you for this !!
Just the advice I needed! Thank you sooo much!
Going to be icu nurse soon :) good luck to me...
New to CTICU, thank you so much for this wonderful video.
Thank you for the advices and the courses!
I am so glad I found this as a new grad in the ICU I am definitely in all these feels
How are you feeling now?
This was some of the best advice I have found. Thank you!
Thanks! I really needed this video!
Thank you for your advice. It's very helpful.
I'm starting my third block of clinicals in a couple days for gero and we will be in ICU. I'm concerned....I feel so unprepared. My first couple semesters of clinical were in med surg and I didnt have a lot of opportunities to learn skills I will need in ICU.
Great video! Thanks!
More!
unrelated, but your skin is so beautiful!
:-) Well thank you for making my day!
I will also like to know the nurses proceedures in the icu especially in the medical surgical icu.
Hi there! Yes, I've got a lot of ICU resources here: www.freshrn.com/critical-care-icu-nursing/
Thank you so much dear , Am a registered nurse i intend to work in the icu . I need to learn more pls i need the link thank you
Hi there! Yes, I've got a lot of ICU resources here: www.freshrn.com/critical-care-icu-nursing/
M from India
Where do you work Miss??
Lmao we don't get paid enough to pay for modules telling us how to do our job