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how do I work on an icu unit as a new grad? Most units require experience.. but wanting to work ICU and given the chance. Overall advice on job positions as a new grad


January 18th, 2024

Teaching hospitals that offer new grad programs or nurse residency programs would be your best option because they will take their time to train and educate you. I started my nursing career with a nurse residency program and I’m glad that I did. I learned so much and I feel like I was trained properly.

January 18th, 2024

Some hospitals offer a new grad program. HCA is not the best hospital system to work for, but they have a program called StaRN that's pretty good. You will have to sign a 2 year agreement, but the training is pretty good.