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Going from dialysis to ICU, a good or bad idea? No other experience except for dialysis


January 1st, 2025

Do you need ACLS for your work in dialysis? If ICU is your goal, at least apply-in my area, hospitals have an orientation program for nurses going into ICU. As you know, the ICU nurses are part of the Code Blue team, so ACLS is required. Some ICU patients need dialysis, so your skills would be an asset.