You see some really awesome cases. You are always learning and it’s very challenging. Also most patients are intubated and sedated. That, in itself, is pretty darn nice
You go to school for upteen years honing your skills. Then you work on med/surg putting all the pieces together. Once in ICU a you get to really participate in your pts care. And then it hits you Autonomy! you have become a valued part of the team!
The ICU RN is specialized in caring for very sick people , it is between life and death . Her knowledge , understanding , and performance in solving , assisting , a patient in a Critical Care setting
must be ready to do it by giving 100 percent of her time . The ICU RN can navigate the most critical emergency areas if needed , like ER, Trauma , PACU Cardiac, Surgical , Medical , on and on ,…,) it is a wonderful life and experiences to live, a very long
Journey to walk to learn every day more , in a
Nurse ‘s life spasm .. I am 34 years critical care. experience , a ICU /CCRN , , I have tasted all of the above , and I love my Job ! Be an RN ..
As a cardiac surgery ICU-step-down nurse for several years, the nurse-patient ratio, allowed me to implement more effective, efficient and personal patient care. ICU nurses are expected to demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, some very comprehensive and technical skills, multitasking and good teamwork that are advantageous to lifesaving measures. It is usually a blessing and joyous moment for ICU nurses when their patients recover and can be discharged to home or rehab. Ena-L, RN, M.Ed
The instant gratification that every improvement in your patients condition gives. Having the knowledge and skills that your patient NEEDS to prevent death and help them heal.
