I watched so many videos on being an ICU nurse today. And to be honest, you're the most down to earth and more relatable nurse I've watched, thank you for that!
OMG watching this vid as I continue to orient in my new role as a Trauma ICU RN...I am giving you virtual high fives! You've touched on all of the things I'm feeling right now. I struggle with getting away from the Med Surg mentality and honing in on my critical thinking skills. I wish you well and thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Yes I love it! Continuing to grow and learn is what nursing is about. I work in the ER and some times we hold ICU patients. I understand why y'alls ratio is 1:1 or 1:2 because it can be a lot. Kudos to you! New supporter here, hope you return the love:)
everything you touched on is how I'm feeling. I was on a step down and now I'm an SICU nurse. It's week 2 and I just wanna be an excellent nurse and well rounded. it's exciting but the pace is an adjustment. Thank you so much for this video and best wishes on your new work journey.
OmG this was great! I’ve been a med/surg nurse and there’s this charge nurse at ICU that’s been telling me for months to transfer there. I’m about to do my paperwork and I’m feeling nervous and excited! This is what I wanted to do since I was in college but now that is about to start I’m getting nervous. Your experience helped me kindda see myself and see how I’m not the only one who would go through that change and struggle. I admire you for making that decision and I’m sure you’re learning and will become the best ICU nurse
Hi! I’m actually apply for this exact job later this week! I’ve been an orthopedic/trauma nurse for exactly a year now and I’m hoping by the grace of God that I get the job. Your videos are confirming why I’d make a smooth transition from my Ortho/trauma floor to a trauma ICU. You seem like a great nurse and I’ll definitely subscribe. Praying for you sis ❤️
Thank you for sharing the details, I really this is what I want to do in Nursing, what I dreamed that Nursing should be. Plus you're so real and honest. Thank you for being transparent yet *real* Getting good perspectives from these videos. Thank you! One great tip, take advantage of your preceptor- ask questions- get hands dirty/ hands on, and yes you are *smart* ,your confidence will grow as you grow in this journey. Your med surg skills give you advantage over a new grad , and try to not worry about the " dismiss me "stuff ( I know easier said then done), it takes up to 2 years to stop feeling ' new' but it shrinks the divide as you continue on-- for everyone regardless of what you see. 🌹🤴🏽🌹
what videos would you recommend new ICU nurses watch in order to prep for Trauma ICU? I subscribed to ICU Advantage, but there's soooo many videos, I don't even know where to begin. thanks and loved the video!
yes there are sooo many videos!! I started using ICU advantage a few weeks after I started working in the ICU. So I would normally watched the videos that would pertain to the things I saw or struggled with understanding while on the floor. It might seem overwhelming but honestly, that's how the ICU can start off to be. There are a lot of things you need to learn and know, and unfortunately, you cant choose to ignore it.
How did you find a icu job? I have 3 years of med surg experience but I’m having a hard time finding a place that’s willing to cross train me into ICU 😢😢
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been working on MS unit, and I’m gonna start my new job on Trauma ICU next week. I’m so nervous thinking about it. I feel like I don’t know anything critical care related, and I might have bite off more than I can chew. Is there anything that you wish you knew before you started working there? Or any information that I need to brush up on?
first off, congratulations!! I'm excited that you're taking a step into your new journey. It is definitely a challenge I will tell you! I felt the exact same way!! There were days I felt like I shouldn't have left my old unit in the first place and I don't belong to an ICU. But what I wish I knew was to study ahead of time. I never studied for work before (sounded absurd) and I think it was because I was never really challenged enough. But I started watching videos on this page called " ICU advantage" after work. it makes videos about the different medications you need to know and the new machine/equipment that you need to familiarize yourself with. You have be a sponge and be willing to learn and soak up knowledge (from nurses, doctors, RTs, etc) I will be making a whole video on this as well, so stay tuned! ;)
@@michofalltrades thank you so much for the advices! I’ve never heard of that page before, and I’ve been watching his videos. They’re really helpful. I’m looking forward to seeing more videos from you. :)
Congratulations!!🎉 don’t be nervous ! It is definitely an intense specialty . But you will learn so much , it will definitely be worth it ! Good luck with everything!
New to your channel and watching this video, I felt like we were having a heart to heart. I just started a general ICU which is also the Covid ICU and I was wondering if you had any resources that are really helping you out. I saw you mentioned ICU Advantage and I’m checking that out. I feel like I wish sometimes things slowed down so I could learn or ask questions but I guess that’s the nature of our job. Do you feel like there’s anything you do with your preceptor to help facilitate this learning?
Hey there ! Congratulations on your new job position ! in the ICU, the learning never stops and you begin to grow more in knowledge and skill ! Yes I felt like the ICU was super intense and fast when I first started . Tbh I still do now lol but believe me when I say that it gets better . I know it’s cliche but an increased exposure to something results in an increased level of comfort and acclimation to it . The more you work in the ICU and see what you see over there , the more you’d get used to the flow of things and the more proficient you’d become ! Always keep and open mind and most importantly, be teacheable and open to learning more and accepting criticism. What I did with my preceptor is that sometimes after a shift week , I’d ask her what skills I need to work on more based on her observations of me . She’s a very experienced nurse so I always take her advice seriously . I hope that helps ♥️
Hey there! yes I worked PCU trauma because it was the same floor as my medsurg trauma unit. Before working in the PCU I had to take a little training course at my hospital to be PCU certified. . PCU trauma nursing a little more critical than medsurg, you have a less patient ratio and you have to monitor them a little closer because they are a little more sick. They aren't however, too sick to be in the ICU. you learn a little more in the PCU trauma floor and it is a little bit of a stepping stone into ICU trauma.
@@michofalltrades thank you for replying! I start my first nursing job as a PCU trauma nurse in two weeks. I got hired at a trauma level one hospital. I want to eventually go to ICU TRAUMA or ER..
@@michofalltrades You're so welcome, but it's no thanking me my sista bc you should be really thanking yourself for All of your hard work and dedication that's a blessing. I respect you for that as a Queen of her Kingdom, I love a strong , beautiful, powerful black woman. 😊😊
Your attitude towards learning constantly and striving for personal excellence will certainly take you far In your career!
Aw thank you so much! ♥️
when you said " Being a woman of color you have less room for slack" i felt that!
I’m faced with this now! 😒
when you are latina too 🫤
I watched so many videos on being an ICU nurse today. And to be honest, you're the most down to earth and more relatable nurse I've watched, thank you for that!
Wow, thank you!
OMG watching this vid as I continue to orient in my new role as a Trauma ICU RN...I am giving you virtual high fives! You've touched on all of the things I'm feeling right now. I struggle with getting away from the Med Surg mentality and honing in on my critical thinking skills. I wish you well and thanks for sharing your thoughts.
aw thank you so much, I appreciate it !
Yes I love it! Continuing to grow and learn is what nursing is about. I work in the ER and some times we hold ICU patients. I understand why y'alls ratio is 1:1 or 1:2 because it can be a lot. Kudos to you! New supporter here, hope you return the love:)
Thank you love ! ❤️
everything you touched on is how I'm feeling. I was on a step down and now I'm an SICU nurse. It's week 2 and I just wanna be an excellent nurse and well rounded. it's exciting but the pace is an adjustment. Thank you so much for this video and best wishes on your new work journey.
thank you so much love! & I wish you the best on your journey too!
sicu nurse?
YES girl the documentation alone is insane!!!!
OmG this was great! I’ve been a med/surg nurse and there’s this charge nurse at ICU that’s been telling me for months to transfer there. I’m about to do my paperwork and I’m feeling nervous and excited! This is what I wanted to do since I was in college but now that is about to start I’m getting nervous. Your experience helped me kindda see myself and see how I’m not the only one who would go through that change and struggle.
I admire you for making that decision and I’m sure you’re learning and will become the best ICU nurse
Thank you soo much love! Good luck to you too in the ICU!
Hi! I’m actually apply for this exact job later this week! I’ve been an orthopedic/trauma nurse for exactly a year now and I’m hoping by the grace of God that I get the job. Your videos are confirming why I’d make a smooth transition from my Ortho/trauma floor to a trauma ICU. You seem like a great nurse and I’ll definitely subscribe. Praying for you sis ❤️
Thank you so much ! I wish you the best on your interview ! You got this !💪🏽
Update: I got the Trauma ICU job!! Your videos helped me be more confident with the interview. I’ll be a major viewer on your journey :)
@@renechidozie6009 omggg congratulations I’m so happy for you ! I wish you the very best on your journey !♥️♥️
Thank you for sharing the details, I really this is what I want to do in Nursing, what I dreamed that Nursing should be.
Plus you're so real and honest. Thank you for being transparent yet *real* Getting good perspectives from these videos.
Thank you! One great tip, take advantage of your preceptor- ask questions- get hands dirty/ hands on, and yes you are *smart* ,your confidence will grow as you grow in this journey. Your med surg skills give you advantage over a new grad , and try to not worry about the " dismiss me "stuff ( I know easier said then done), it takes up to 2 years to stop feeling ' new' but it shrinks the divide as you continue on-- for everyone regardless of what you see.
🌹🤴🏽🌹
aw this is so sweet. Thank you so much! I really appreciate this
We need an update! This was so helpful!
I love the camaraderie and teamwork in the ICU too!!! I just had my 2nd week as a new grad today :)
That is awesome! good luck to you in your new position!
@@michofalltrades thank you! You too!
So helpful and informative!! I’m a year out from graduating, appreciate this !
what videos would you recommend new ICU nurses watch in order to prep for Trauma ICU? I subscribed to ICU Advantage, but there's soooo many videos, I don't even know where to begin. thanks and loved the video!
yes there are sooo many videos!! I started using ICU advantage a few weeks after I started working in the ICU. So I would normally watched the videos that would pertain to the things I saw or struggled with understanding while on the floor. It might seem overwhelming but honestly, that's how the ICU can start off to be. There are a lot of things you need to learn and know, and unfortunately, you cant choose to ignore it.
Genius Never think that you know too much!! Ever!
How did you find a icu job? I have 3 years of med surg experience but I’m having a hard time finding a place that’s willing to cross train me into ICU 😢😢
Trauma Icu interview tomorrow sooo excited ! Thank you!
you got this Ashley!!
How did it go?
OMG im going to your page now for the update after this videooo
Thank you for sharing . How long were u in medsurg before transitioning to ICU?
2 years!
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been working on MS unit, and I’m gonna start my new job on Trauma ICU next week. I’m so nervous thinking about it. I feel like I don’t know anything critical care related, and I might have bite off more than I can chew.
Is there anything that you wish you knew before you started working there? Or any information that I need to brush up on?
first off, congratulations!! I'm excited that you're taking a step into your new journey. It is definitely a challenge I will tell you! I felt the exact same way!! There were days I felt like I shouldn't have left my old unit in the first place and I don't belong to an ICU.
But what I wish I knew was to study ahead of time. I never studied for work before (sounded absurd) and I think it was because I was never really challenged enough. But I started watching videos on this page called " ICU advantage" after work. it makes videos about the different medications you need to know and the new machine/equipment that you need to familiarize yourself with. You have be a sponge and be willing to learn and soak up knowledge (from nurses, doctors, RTs, etc) I will be making a whole video on this as well, so stay tuned! ;)
@@michofalltrades thank you so much for the advices! I’ve never heard of that page before, and I’ve been watching his videos. They’re really helpful. I’m looking forward to seeing more videos from you. :)
Thanks for the video!!! Im an ed nurse transitioning to Icu
congratulations! the transitioning can be tough, but you got this!
i got hired as a graduate nurse in the ICU! would u recommend? i’m nervous but very excited!
Congratulations!!🎉 don’t be nervous ! It is definitely an intense specialty . But you will learn so much , it will definitely be worth it ! Good luck with everything!
Love this!!! You are awesome
Thank you sis
I’m a mother baby nurse and just got hired into a transitional program in ICU IM SO NERVOUS
oomg congratulations! you're gonna do great! always make sure to prepare ahead to time and be willing to learning on the unit. you got this!
Great educational video!!
Dani Sims thank youu !♥️
Ohh wow this was very insightful and interesting
Thank you Issac! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Do you need a BSN to work in the ICU?
no you don't ! you can work with your RN!
New to your channel and watching this video, I felt like we were having a heart to heart. I just started a general ICU which is also the Covid ICU and I was wondering if you had any resources that are really helping you out. I saw you mentioned ICU Advantage and I’m checking that out. I feel like I wish sometimes things slowed down so I could learn or ask questions but I guess that’s the nature of our job. Do you feel like there’s anything you do with your preceptor to help facilitate this learning?
Hey there ! Congratulations on your new job position ! in the ICU, the learning never stops and you begin to grow more in knowledge and skill ! Yes I felt like the ICU was super intense and fast when I first started . Tbh I still do now lol but believe me when I say that it gets better . I know it’s cliche but an increased exposure to something results in an increased level of comfort and acclimation to it . The more you work in the ICU and see what you see over there , the more you’d get used to the flow of things and the more proficient you’d become ! Always keep and open mind and most importantly, be teacheable and open to learning more and accepting criticism.
What I did with my preceptor is that sometimes after a shift week , I’d ask her what skills I need to work on more based on her observations of me . She’s a very experienced nurse so I always take her advice seriously .
I hope that helps ♥️
@@michofalltrades Thank you so much! Your advice is much appreciated! 💗
Hi do you know anything the PCU trauma floor?
Hey there! yes I worked PCU trauma because it was the same floor as my medsurg trauma unit. Before working in the PCU I had to take a little training course at my hospital to be PCU certified. . PCU trauma nursing a little more critical than medsurg, you have a less patient ratio and you have to monitor them a little closer because they are a little more sick. They aren't however, too sick to be in the ICU. you learn a little more in the PCU trauma floor and it is a little bit of a stepping stone into ICU trauma.
@@michofalltrades thank you for replying! I start my first nursing job as a PCU trauma nurse in two weeks. I got hired at a trauma level one hospital. I want to eventually go to ICU TRAUMA or ER..
Good Evening my sista. I sent you an blessing Email , I hope you get it and read it . I am very proud of you my sista😊😊❤️❤️
I really appreciate your message ! You don’t understand how timely this is . Thank you so so much 😢♥️♥️
@@michofalltrades You're so welcome, but it's no thanking me my sista bc you should be really thanking yourself for All of your hard work and dedication that's a blessing. I respect you for that as a Queen of her Kingdom, I love a strong , beautiful, powerful black woman. 😊😊
@@michofalltrades Now you just need an incredible man who can be apart of your life. Bc that's the only thing is missing