13 Tips for New ICU Nurses | What I Wish I Knew Before My First Shift

[@USAWILL]

A good preceptor is a great tip. At my facility 90% of ED nurses are newer/new grads and they are learning so many bad habits from other newer nurse preceptors.

[@chiomaobsn-rn520]

I was lost on my ist shift in the icu this Monday. Felt like I knew nothing. My preceptor was there to assure me that the feeling is expected. Hoping that my second shift tomorrow will be great

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

It sounds like the preceptor you have is encouraging. I hope your 2nd shift was a good one.

[@aylan.6212]

Just came across your channel and subscribed. I am in the middle of my ICU orientation on a neuro trauma unit, also seeing quite a bit of covid. I am an experienced LPN, but completely new to the hospital and ICU care. Each point that you make is spot on. It is a tough environment with a lot to learn, but also satisfying as you see yourself progress, tiny step by tiny step. Thank you for the video!

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

You're very welcome. Glad you found the video helpful. Good luck in your ICU orientation.

[@Cheriahdoll]

How are you doing now? I'm an LPN x 8 yrs and a new RN grad headed for ICU next week.

[@Bredaxe]

I'm transitioning into nursing school from being a respiratory therapist after 20 years. I start schooling in the spring and can't wait. I really want to be an ICU nurse. I worked the floors as an RT and icu and much prefer to stay off the floor.

[@USAWILL]

Why is it RT go back and decide to do nursing? I've seen it multiple times

[@Ducati9853]

I really loved your video...I am an RN from India worked for 3 years in CTVS ICU full time by 2016 . But got my NCLEX- RN in 2019 and finally with all the struggle got my first job as an RN in Canada in ICU., it's been over a month now..but with the meditech documentation, policies and other paper work with the establishment is quite overwhelming..at times I double guess myself..and makes it hard.. but after watching your video..it definitely gives me good hope and I will put it to practice😇🙏🏼, thank you again!!.

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

I'm glad you found the video helpful. Hang in there

[@eduagonzalez]

I just got hired at a level one trauma center MICU starting in July and I’m soooo nervous !!!! Thank you for this video !!!

[@girlnamedbrit979]

How has it been going? Im considering going into ICU

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

You're very welcome! Congrats on the hire.

[@incognitoflamingo869]

How’s it going, 10 months later? I am going into a level one trauma/medical ICU as a new grad. Somewhat apprehensive as well!

[@TM11..]

​@@incognitoflamingo869 How's it going so far? Great I hope..

[@Mech537]

I worked 4 yrs as a stepdown nurse and just transferred to icu 2 wks ago. It is really overwhelming and my preceptor sucks. I asked for a new one. Hopefully it goes well.

[@marathongirl1000]

Hope you got a better preceptor. I don't understand why some of these nurses are so horrible.

[@firstgroup173]

I asked for a new perceptor and they fired me .

[@three7446]

THANK YOU FOR MENTIONING THE NOISE. I've never seen a group of nurses who are so loud and shouting more. they dont care if anyone is getting report, they dont care if others run into the room thinking there's a code because they were screaming. they just are so jaded and bitter from icu stress it's like they do it on purpose to spite new grads to make them unable to focus to punish them on my unit

[@jenniferbrown8568]

I’m going from postpartum to icu I’m so nervous and excited

[@kelsey7386]

You explained everything so well! I start a job in an ICU in a couple of months and have been so nervous and excited at the same time. Thank You so much for these tips and I will keep them in mind when I start my job.

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

You're very welcome. Good luck in the new job. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@suziedoll5034]

What a great video! Graduated recently in April, In the ICU and I am loving it! this was very informative thanks!

[@murse_life]

As a seasoned CVICU RN, I’d say STUDY HEMODYNAMICS!!!

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

It's not a bad place to start.

[@Amor09876]

I’m going to Cvicu , do u have any hemodynamic books that u can reccomend

[@annmariesossong4245]

Any tips on sites or apps to use for studying?

[@kengro6509]

Current icu new grad nurse. First preceptor shift is 3.6.22 and I'm trying to get in the right mindset for this transition to becoming an icu nurse (CV).

[@karenflrz]

Omg my first shift is on 3/12, update us on your experience please 🙏

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

How did it go?

[@kengro6509]

@@NurseMoneyTalk It is going great. I have done well with "stable" patients and transitioning into more critical. I have taken VAD patients and balloon. I soon will have impella, crrt, transplant, ecmo bedside etc as the months go. The most challenging I have noticed for me is managing patients and time when I have a patient that is trending down in status.

[@kengro6509]

@@karenflrz I hope you are doing well!

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

That's awesome! Glad to hear it's going well.

[@sondersrn8061]

Very good video with lots of great advice . I would add start planning your exit RETIREMENT being employee is risky .

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

I agree. More people should start planning for retirement early.

[@USAWILL]

Having a plan is a great tip. Some nurses go through their whole career just bouncing from position to position and never finding their niche and next thing you know, your a 55 year old in pre op only 10 years from retirement

[@screwdapig]

Damn bro! Needed this! New Grad CVICU here! Thank you my man

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

My pleasure.

[@beelee266]

Just got a new grad position into the Neonatal ICU!! Thank you for the tips!!

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

That's awesome! Congrats!

[@perrylourencevergiltorejas3099]

I will be assigned in an ICU somewhere in Tennessee soon. Until now, I'm quite unsure how to prepare for this new chapter of my nursing career. Thank you for this. From the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

You're very welcome. Good luck in Tennessee.

[@cg2158]

I want to start in the ICU but with all the nurses being criminally charged, I am SO AFRAID of making horrific mistakes as a new grad and losing my license

[@USAWILL]

Ask questions. Don't feel you know everything because you don't. You have resources you can call or search up, besides your peers

[@linanoori9095]

Just came tpnyiyr channel, loved your tips and experiences you explained many thanks

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

Awesome! Glad you found the video helpful.

[@sariahsenior8773]

I’m glad you mentioned the personality of icu nurses lol

[@caffieneaddict8716]

I won't be in ICU, but I'll be in the IMU or the Intermediate Care by February. I am so terrified but I can't wait at the same time!

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

Good luck in the IMU. Are you wanting to eventually go into the ICU?

[@Davo2times]

my first shift in the cardiac transplant icu as a new grad is tonight. let’s ride.

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

How did it go?

[@Davo2times]

@@NurseMoneyTalk just got through my first 2 shifts. 2 different preceptors led to 2 very different experiences. had a cardiac post-op patient the first night and loved it. titrating drips all night, working towards extubation. night 2 was a little rough. my skills/knowledge didn’t seem as sharp & the preceptor was very different than the first one. had 1 sicu overflow patient and 1 stable cardiac post-op. excited to keep learning!

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

I'm glad it went well and you're still eager to come back the next shift. It's always interesting how very different things can go from one preceptor to the next. I also think having a different preceptor can also throw you off a little bit.

[@kettiacharles9101]

Great video!!

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

Thank you.

[@ibmxpierce]

Bro thanks this is on point.

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

You're very welcome.

[@JumaiSodeeq]

Please what is the work or duties of healthcare support worker within ICU

[@ejcG59]

My first shift is tomorrow, and I am binge watching tips because I’m so nervous AHHHHH

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

How did your first day go?

[@ejcG59]

@@NurseMoneyTalk it went better than expected! 3 weeks in and it has been alot to learn but I’m gonna continue to keep pushing through! Thank you for your tips and checking in 💕

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

@@ejcG59 that's awesome! I'm glad it's going better than expected.

[@susanchristineknisely3546]

I'm one of those strong ICU personalities...lol. I did ER too.

[@roselineguerrier8700]

Any tips for charting? I am new grad and in my 5th week. Getting slower not faster with charting. We work only 3 days 12 hours shift.

[@peterenare154]

Very educative

[@purvak3599]

I’m so nervous. Starting my 2nd year of BScN and got a job in ICU as undergrad nurse. Looking for tips so that I can survive.

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

I hope you found some of the tips I mentioned helpful.

[@eltalizaire5241]

I start my residency I am super nervous

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

Good luck! You got this!!!

[@eltalizaire5241]

@@NurseMoneyTalk thank you . I started as a psych nurse as well but with psych it’s not much skills. I want to be well knowledgeable during my career

[@eltalizaire5241]

My preceptor gets upset when I ask questions and get mad when I don’t know something

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

I'm sorry to hear that Elta. It doesn't sound like you have a very good preceptor.

[@eltalizaire5241]

@@NurseMoneyTalk nope I don’t

[@fitnessbabe7958]

The links didn’t open for me.

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

Oh really!? I just checked them they seem to be working. Which one didn't work for you?

[@JW-zd5ry]

i saw many new grad in icu right now! they dont even know how to insert an IV its crazyyyy

[@NurseMoneyTalk]

Oh wow!