EP 159: The Best Pros and Cons of Being ICU Nurses

[@HazyVibez954]

I was very recently on a ventilator for 5 days in the icu and woke up on ICU for 2 additional days. The nurses were amazing to me.

[@CUPOFNURSES]

Wooh. How that happen? If you mind sharing? Or how did you feel?

[@nataliequaratino]

I’ve been in the neuro ICU for 6 months now and it’s been so difficult taking care of patients that should be on comfort care but are full code. I know that sounds terrible but seeing patients who are brain dead and all we are doing is just keeping their body alive has taken an emotional toll on me.

[@JesusMartinez-hd3ju]

ICU bro over here from Illinois (CICU to be exact), keep it up fellas, this episode is dopeeee

[@dudster5]

I'm graduating in December & leaning toward the icu, thanks for this vid very informative

[@CUPOFNURSES]

It's a rewarding specialty! Most hospitals do take new grads into the ICU. Keep hustling till December.

[@cuddycruz1816]

almost 1 year as a RN in the SICU, thank you guys for what you do!!!

[@CUPOFNURSES]

Ayy! Thank you for what you do as well ✊ What part of the country?

[@cuddycruz1816]

@@CUPOFNURSES Florida

[@CUPOFNURSES]

@@cuddycruz1816 Awesome man! Shoutout to Florida!

[@Mister_MasterzRN]

I thought the CCU/ICU would be a good fit for me, but it's incredibly challenging. People assume it's easy because "you only have one or two patients," but they're mistaken. Working in these intense units means your senses need to be heightened for over 12 hours a shift, always in overdrive, not to mention the meticulous documentation required. It's quite literally a game of chess against the patient's illness throughout the shift..

[@CUPOFNURSES]

That’s true. The nurses that say ICU is easy have most likely been doing it for years. That being said I don’t think any unit is easy at all. It’s just how you adapt and the type of person you are. Different nurses fit different units and that perfect

[@marionguyatt3250]

That's true. So many choices. I loved the O.R.

[@wilgeese2386]

Great episode. Got an offer for the critical care unit and at the end of your video is very true, I won't know if i'll like it until I try which is the scary part

[@CUPOFNURSES]

Glad the content resonates 🙌🏻 exactly! Give it a try, it won’t hurt. It’s all an experience (:

[@josephryan3707]

i love working in icu

[@CUPOFNURSES]

Yessss, its a good time!

[@jeffreyo8496]

Great episode boys. I finish nursing school Aug 21 in New York City, then probably the NCLEX around October 1st…..then into an ICU. I’m already an LPN with vent experience, so I’m excited to get going!

[@CUPOFNURSES]

That's awesome Jeffery! Keep the hustle going. Let us know what ICU topics you want covered, if any, happy to get more great info out.

[@southernplayalistic9]

What is the dudes accent is that slightly Irish or

[@CUPOFNURSES]

It’s Polish

[@micharabailey6555]

For someone who doesnt know anything about nursing period and is interested in being and trying to get information this video has too much jargon and i dont understand much

[@CUPOFNURSES]

Sorry you feel that way