New Grad ICU Nurse Tips: What to expect, tips and advice || TriciaYsabelle

[@joeayala8801]

Thanks for the tips. I’m a new nurse in ICU and thankfully I had year internship before I graduated, it really helped prepare me.

[@TriciaYsabelle]

you're so welcome! first year can be so crazy but you'll never forget the experiences you have on that first year!

[@fidelisetverus]

Wow, that's a good amount of time for internship. We had 6 months and rotated 2 months each in 3 different ICUs and then 6 weeks of preceptorship. One year would've been great for me, but thanks be to God I had survived 26+ yrs in ICU!

[@PaigezMay]

Graduated in May, passed NCLEX mid-June and just finished my first week as an RN in the ICU! Love it so far! Great tips!!

[@mrredacted9326]

How has it been lol

[@morganalayna4247]

Just officially accepted a position in the ICU as of yesterday..I’ll be a new grad in May and I’m 22 years old. I’m so excited but a little bit terrified 😅 thank you for making this video❤️

[@LoveOrHateEveryThing]

Same!! We are going to be great though!

[@Milbia]

im graduating in may and im 21 😭

[@Jshowtime02]

how did it go?

[@Jshowtime02]

@@LoveOrHateEveryThing how did it go?

[@LoveOrHateEveryThing]

@@Jshowtime02 absolutely amazing. I love work. Everyone’s very patient and willing to teach. You’ll meet some that don’t like new grads but it’s okay. Just know they started somewhere as well. I still feel very new and I’m learning so much everyday.

[@jacobg4969]

I'm one year into nursing school and really want to prep for the ICU, your channel has been a great help. Thank you!

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Hi jacob! Hope you’re enjoying nursing school so far. ICU has been a lot of fun for me. I’m always learning something new and learning how to respond to pts when they decompensate quickly. Best of luck on your journey! Feel free to reach out if you ever need anything!

[@helenapimenta2000]

My last clinical is going to be in ICU, I'm so nervous to start, thanks for the tips!

[@Ian-pd1lr]

Starting New Grad ICU position next week - low-key nervous, but this really helped. Much appreciated!

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Good luck!! It’s okay to be nervous you’re not expected to know everything. Just be open to learn 😊

[@karenarceo0928]

I have never worked in the ICU, but in the step down unit I've worked on our goal MAPS are also >65 or >70 :) Super cool! Just a former nurse from Wpg, MB, Canada!

[@brianaisabel2006]

No shit…MAP needs to be maintained above a certain level to properly profuse the body. How are you a nurse…?

[@mrredacted9326]

@@brianaisabel2006nicest ICU nurse

[@nolol930]

I’m graduating nursing school in May and I think I want to start in the ICU or ER ! This video was very helpful 💓💓

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Good luck! I'm glad I could help 😄

[@tiffanymarie2941]

I'm starting nursing school this fall and want to be an ICU nurse after graduation. Thank you for the tips :) Good luck with your journey as a nurse!!

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Thank you! You can totally do it! There was a time when I wasn’t sure if I could make it but I just kept going. So keep swimming! 😊

[@tiffanymarie2941]

@@TriciaYsabelle awwww thank you :)

[@mariannelafrance5079]

Thanks for this I switched to the ICU a couple of months ago and it's been a little rough I've been on the same floor for a couple of years so I was really confident on my unit I feel like a new grad now😂😂😂

[@knockel18]

Same!

[@therealjaquez555]

I graduate this week and I have accepted a position in the ICU. I've been so anxious and nervous about it, but this made me feel more confident, inspired, and SEEN. Thank you for this video!!!

[@sandeepdOsanjh453]

You're so gorgeous girl!! your skin is perfect!

[@TriciaYsabelle]

You’re too sweet, thank you! 🤗

[@rbs5259]

Ive been a Medical surgical ward for a year and half. Just accepted to transition to ICCU. This helps

[@CeliahProductions]

little different story for me. graduated last year may and got a job on a stroke step down unit & been working there ever since. been feeling like I'm not in the right area & now I just accepted a job in the pediatric icu in an entirely different hospital system and I am stressed but so excited!! anyway, great video - a lot of this stuff applies to my step-down unit now!

[@anayeligalvez6]

Omg ! I feel like I can relate to your story somewhat . I’m a new grad nurse I just got accepted to neuro step Down but I really want a position in the PICU. I was wondering if PICU positions accept nurses from step down experience. But since you were able to do it you Give me hope that one day I’ can do the same ! I would love to follow your journey.

[@CamyGee]

Filipina too ✋🏽 and I’m so excited to start my CCU career here in the US. I already have an ICU experience in the Philippines but I know US is way different so back to zero 🩺 👩🏽‍⚕️

[@dstnbrown1852]

Thanks for the tips. I graduate from nursing school this Friday and I accepted an ICU position at the hospital where I'm a student nurse tech. Excited but nervous!!! ❤️

[@tammynguyen5765]

Did you do get accepted in icu for residency program? Or you got the job in icu right after you graduated?

[@23Jpro]

I graduate nursing school literally in 1 week and I accepted an ICU position this week. I plan to take NCLEX in about a month.

[@16landicho]

would love to see a vlog about your CCRN prep and experience 😊

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Noted!😄

[@emgrsm13]

Just accepted a job as a nurse extern in an ICU and I really really needed this video. Plus the SpongeBob memes we’re sending me too. Thank you for this!! 💕💛

[@calibrial]

Super helpful! I'm getting ready to graduate and am trying to decide what type of ICU to apply to. The hospital I want to work at is Level 1 Trauma and I am trying to decide which ICU is best to learn in. I have an opportunity for a residency in Surgical Trauma ICU which is scary but I kinda want to jump on it!

[@MariahTwoPointOh]

Please consider having those load noises & bells the same volume as your voice.....

[@pattyclark5389]

👀👀👀 give report to doctors???? OMG, I just applied to several ICU’s…. Now my nerves are through the roof!!!

[@karenflrz]

“At least that’s what my preceptor told me”- 🤣 I will be starting as a new grad soon and I am intimidated. I want to be the best I can be, feels like a lot to learn. I have confidence in myself however.

[@cssdTechnologist]

How are you karen

[@katnicoleharris]

I just got an offer for critical care in a residency program!! thank you for this video!!

[@TriciaYsabelle]

ahhh! congrats😊😊 good luck!

[@strawberryrhubarbpie]

Your dings were so loud. I had to turn up the volume to hear your soft voice but the songs are waking up the whole house

[@cssdTechnologist]

How are you

[@livelovelaugh1910]

Really helpful tips!! Thank you ☺️

[@02230223tre]

Great video ! The examples really helped me visualize how the I operates

[@TriciaYsabelle]

thank you! i'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@aurmare25]

Thank you for this video. I love all the tips and the spongebob clips! :)

[@MelloneeKecia]

Great video as always and very helpful tips . So many amazing tips 👍🏾👏🏾🤗.

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Thanks again 🤗

[@AllezlesBleus2018]

I worked icu for two years right out of nursing school. It was super tough and I moved on, but now I’m thinking of returning. I just don’t know. 😰

[@TriciaYsabelle]

It’s never too late if it’s what you want to do! Just like the field changes so do you and the things you want to do. You can always try other avenues like travel nursing if you don’t want to stay at one place too long too!

[@scarlet2589]

What made you leave ?

[@AllezlesBleus2018]

@@scarlet2589 i had a tyrant manager who mandated overtime and didn’t approve vacations or days off among other things. I eventually got super burned out and just left.

[@scarlet2589]

@@AllezlesBleus2018 oh ok so nothing wrong with the actual process of learning how to work icu right? How was that straight out of school?

[@AllezlesBleus2018]

@@scarlet2589 Icu is very stressful, but you can manage if you have a good work life balance and are resilient. I didn’t have that since I was constantly getting days off denied and having to work ot, but I’d honestly go back now. As for starting out in ICU, Some people do really well starting there and others struggle. I think you have to really want it plus it really helps if you have a good preceptor. I know some people say to start out on med surg to learn some skills and get time management down, but everyone is different. Personally I did okay starting out in icu, it was just toxic management that drove me away. Honestly, your first nursing job is gonna be tough anywhere you start for at least the first year or so.

[@aleenagogna8639]

love thisss

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Thanks for watching!

[@chynlee6557]

As a new Nurse ...... this is very hard. Wow, The Nurses are mean.... and I am looking to transfer into another department.

[@rebhoel814]

OMG!!! I have an interview for ICU and ER with both departments present. How would I choose as a new grad without my license yet????

[@DabidRobinson]

On a roll!

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Let’s see if I can keep it going 😅

[@DabidRobinson]

@@TriciaYsabelle You can do it!! lol

[@Sammy-rn5kx]

Thank you, this was really helpful:)

[@MGloriaRN]

I see you in subtle asian nursing! thanks for much for this!!!!

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Hiii, You’re welcome!

[@cssdTechnologist]

How are you Gloria

[@KhyRyy]

Hi! I have been a nurse for 6 years. I am finally making the transition to IMU/ICU. Any advice for me??

[@cssdTechnologist]

How are you khara

[@AllezlesBleus2018]

Your preceptor may definitely throw you in the fire on the first day 😂

[@tracygunit2]

How much do they pay in the ICU on average?

[@maryshane8023]

Hello, thank you for your content. Were you bullied throughout nursing school and when starting your first job? I'm considering nursing but I don't want to deal with that and I've never dealt with bullying in my current field. I have a BA in Economics and work in Marketing so it would be a career change for me. I'm currently 25 years old.

[@lwalker9266]

Thanks for sharing, because you didn’t have too😊

[@josceljames]

Also I didn’t even know what priming blood was in nursing school LOL

[@decemberwinters88]

Omg I freaked out when she said that because I watched a transfusion like one time and don't remember it. Thanks for making me feel better 😬

[@TriciaYsabelle]

it took me a hot minute to remember which things to clamp on a Y connector I would always squirt blood back up to the saline line LOL

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Also someone tried to explain back priming a piggyback to me before showing me and I just stood there so confused 😐

[@candela6715]

Starting in CICU unit in a week 🥹

[@kriziaeloraf3581]

im 30 years old...I've wanted to be a nurse for years but due to life circumstances I could not pursue it. I got an offer for the ICU and I dont know if I should accept it yet so Im watching this. lol

[@adepahkaren2883]

How long did it take for you to be on your own without your preceptor?

[@samanthamartin473]

Those dings and other pop-up sounds are so loud! Way louder than your voice so it kept blowing out my ears!! Something to consider for future videos.

[@cssdTechnologist]

How are you sama

[@edmundpolicarpio]

Wonderful video!!!!!

[@ebonyharris4187]

New grad ICU nurse but I loveee the SpongeBob memes😂

[@cssdTechnologist]

How are you ebo

[@aleenagogna8639]

ur so pretty

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Hehe, thanks again!

[@J-Dawg-1]

Great info! but the loud sound effects are too much.

[@2ndchancehypnotherapy]

It is recommended for new gads to work in the ICU?

[@nikkisaruul9496]

Depends on who you ask. Plenty of ICU accept new grad students.

[@oceanminded081]

Do you have information on how you studied ECCO?

[@TriciaYsabelle]

honestly, i would take screenshots when I couldn't type fast enough. i know there's a lot of modules. you can also look up quizlets online and study those!

[@oceanminded081]

TriciaYsabelle did you organize your notes a certain way?

[@Stonekiller12]

Can ICU nurse get the 3 day a week schedule? What’s your schedule like?

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Yeah they can! You can choose to stack them or not but it ultimately depends on your hospital. Most of the time seniority rules at these places. I work mostly nights!

[@cloudchaser2]

Thank you for your positive outlook on what seems like an intimidating unit! I was curious if you could recommend any books for new ICU nursing? Thanks!

[@darleneokeyo5486]

very detailed..love from Nairobi

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Thanks so much for watching! 💕

[@kayleerogich4830]

What kind of ICU do you work in?

[@TriciaYsabelle]

I work in a surgical ICU!

[@shegotit143]

I’m starting CCU in month and sometimes have difficult with stuttering and saying things the way I’d like. I also gave dyslexia. I don’t let it get to me but sometimes it makes me feel less confident in front of those such as managers/doctors. Do you have any tips to help? And things that might help with confidence? Thank you so much for posting this for us new ICU RNs!

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Hi Zaha! Something thats really helped me is remembering that these people were once new as well. I used to preface a lot of things with "i'm a new grad and I have a question on..." usually people will be a lot nicer and take time to explain. I also like to practice a lot with my preceptor (and i do a little practice at the end of the day with wording, making sure things sounds good when i say them). As for confidence, i like to start my shift with affirmations. before my shift, i remind myself what i did to get where i was and also, just to take time to say "I am meant to be here", "I deserve to be here", you can even say "i am zaha, CCU RN" and the more you say it, the less cheesy it will feel to you and the more you will believe it. and those are the things that helped me! good luck. wishing you all the best(:

[@shegotit143]

@@TriciaYsabelle Thank you so much for your advice! I really sincerely appreciate it and I’ll definitely be practicing those affirmations 💗

[@johnpaul3889]

@@shegotit143 As a nursing student , i get shaky and for some reason get really anxious, but I just try to be positive as much as I can! I totally feel how you feel. I wish you the best. ♥️ P.s i also want to get to ICU cus I aspired to become CRNA some day 🤞 seeing someone thats strong as you makes me believe that I can get there too!! 💕

[@shegotit143]

@@johnpaul3889 You will! :)

[@Stonekiller12]

How hard is it to get into ICU as a new grad?

[@TriciaYsabelle]

it depends! honestly, whats required is just ICU experience from either volunteering, being a nurse aide, or clinical experience but my uni didnt offer an ICU clinical. I had to select it for my clinical immersion (last clinical worth 300 hours). Aside from that the applicant pool is also competitive depending on the type of hospital you chose to work at (community vs large hospital, union vs no union, etc). some hospitals also interview twice: a behavioral and clinical component. for me, i just had behavioral and i thought the interview was tough as in hard to tell if i got the job or not from the interview.

[@josceljames]

Bravo 👏

[@TriciaYsabelle]

Thanks!

[@fernandomendivil4917]

I have a strange suspicion you like spongebob

[@TriciaYsabelle]

lots of childhood memories! crazy to think there will be a day and age where no one gets the references

[@jessicamiller7684]

SBAR!

[@hopeforkids7194]

wasnt so helpful

[@mylx1]

Your voice is at a 2 and your text sounds are at a 10. I expected more quality from an icu nurse

[@ronpaige7382]

Wtf