1 YEAR AS AN ICU NURSE!! | Spilling the Tea | Pros and Cons

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  • Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
  • So, it has officially been a year of me being an ICU nurse! It has been one heck of a journey. I have had my ups and downs, my highs and lows, but it is safe to say that I survived a whole year in the hardest ICU at my hospital. I have definitely seen a lot of growth and maturity in me but ill save the details for the video haha. In this video, I share my thoughts so far and give some pieces of advice for whoever is interested in being an ICU nurse! Hope you enjoy!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 29

  • @lovedoll7884
    @lovedoll7884 7 місяців тому +2

    This video was very inspiring to me! Congratulations to you & wishing you much more success in the field

  • @cazzzziiieeee7620
    @cazzzziiieeee7620 Рік тому +2

    I just came here from watching your 1 month video and I can already tell that your confidence has grown tremendously. Thank you for sharing your experience. I am going to be a new grad in the ICU and your videos are helping with my anxiety

    • @michofalltrades
      @michofalltrades  Рік тому

      i really appreciate it! I wish you the best in your new venture into the ICU

  • @cdale211989
    @cdale211989 2 роки тому +7

    Congratulations on your first year in ICU!! 🎉🎊

  • @abigailtrejo7255
    @abigailtrejo7255 7 місяців тому

    Congratulations!!! Thank you for making videos!!!❤

  • @tyanahutchins4264
    @tyanahutchins4264 3 роки тому +4

    congratulations!!!! i can def relate to your story!! 😭😭 but now i’m getting ready to start as a trauma rn next week! 🥳

    • @michofalltrades
      @michofalltrades  3 роки тому

      Good luck sis !! you got this.

    • @cdale211989
      @cdale211989 2 роки тому

      Tanya, will you be working on a trauma medsurg floor or just trauma? My hospital has a medsurg trauma floor.

  • @ChristopherInTexas
    @ChristopherInTexas 3 роки тому +4

    Congratulations! I'm a new grad in the ICU. It's draining but I love it!

    • @michofalltrades
      @michofalltrades  3 роки тому +2

      aw congratulations to you too! & yess it is draining . but once you get the hang of ICU nursing, you will soar! lol You got this!

    • @BishimDeja
      @BishimDeja 2 роки тому

      @@michofalltrades is it hard to get in as a new grad?

  • @graceakinlolu4288
    @graceakinlolu4288 3 роки тому +3

    Congratulations Michelle! It’s great that you’ve been able to find a unit you love and thrive in. You’re doing amazing work!

  • @DenaeDutrieuille
    @DenaeDutrieuille 3 місяці тому

    You are stunning. 🤍Thank you for sharing this with us

  • @brandonmcclendon9327
    @brandonmcclendon9327 Місяць тому

    you are so pretty omg

  • @asheelizabeth9799
    @asheelizabeth9799 2 роки тому

    Amazing to hear!

  • @annachen9651
    @annachen9651 2 роки тому +1

    Sorry if this is personal but how dod u get kicked put of the nursing program? Hows ICU for u now?

    • @michofalltrades
      @michofalltrades  2 роки тому +2

      in nursing school, we were only allowed to get a C grade or below 2 times in the 4 year program. on the third time, we get kicked out the program. So, there was one semester that i had gotten a low grade in 2 classes, and then the next time was my last straw.

  • @isabelleq1
    @isabelleq1 2 роки тому

    Congratulations!!

  • @jenniferbrown8568
    @jenniferbrown8568 3 роки тому +1

    What helped you during your first year I’m coming from mother baby and entering the icu

    • @michofalltrades
      @michofalltrades  3 роки тому +9

      asking questions! dont be afraid to ask questions!!! Also, you have to do your fair share of studying and reviewing the new drugs, treatments and diagnoses that you might find in the ICU that you may have not seen before!

    • @d.robinson2403
      @d.robinson2403 2 роки тому

      @@michofalltrades This is true! Jennifer, you have to spend a lot of time watching UA-cam videos and studying outside of working, this will build confidence. Also subscribe to RN podcasts that's related to your field.

  • @stywoke5241
    @stywoke5241 2 роки тому +2

    What is a safe patient ratio for a new nurse in ICU?

    • @michofalltrades
      @michofalltrades  2 роки тому +10

      Hey! a safe ratio is 1:1 or 1:2. anything more than that is unsafe.

    • @stywoke5241
      @stywoke5241 2 роки тому

      @@michofalltrades thank you! These hospitals be trying to get new grads. Where I'm at they are wanting to do 1:4

    • @michofalltrades
      @michofalltrades  2 роки тому +11

      @@stywoke5241this is most likely because of the staffing issues nationwide . But regardless , 1:4 ratio is not a safe ratio for ICU care

  • @kthnxbi8834
    @kthnxbi8834 Рік тому

    How old are you ?