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CWGRL_RN · 10-16-2007, 03:09 PM

What Are Your Feelings On Hiring New Grads Right Into Critical Care Positions?

AmandaWIRN · 10-16-2007, 05:33 PM

I think it's OK, as long as there is an adequate orientation period- I think a MINUMUM of 6 months would be good for a new grad in critical care...

disholicious · 10-24-2007, 12:02 PM

I also think it's ok. Many hospitals don't offer 6 months of orientation, though. It also depends on how many new grads are already on the unit.

Lucky_You_RN · 12-03-2007, 01:40 PM

I think new grads in critical care is a good idea if that's what you want to do. However, right now in our ICU, we've had a surge of new grads. I think new grads in the ICU should be in moderation. You need to make sure that you have a adequate supply of experienced resources. An ICU staffed with mostly new grads is very scary, for the new grad and the short supply of experienced nurses.

FoleyFarmerRN · 12-31-2007, 09:14 PM

i think its great especially if you know where u want to specialize...just be smart and if you are unsure...ASK some one who know....otherwise u can get in a bad situation fast.

10-16-2007, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
CWGRL_RN Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	New Grads What Are Your Feelings On Hiring New Grads Right Into Critical Care Positions?

10-16-2007, 05:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
AmandaWIRN Trauma Queen/Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Traveler Posts: 1,039	Re: New Grads I think it's OK, as long as there is an adequate orientation period- I think a MINUMUM of 6 months would be good for a new grad in critical care...

10-24-2007, 12:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
disholicious Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 65	Re: New Grads I also think it's ok. Many hospitals don't offer 6 months of orientation, though. It also depends on how many new grads are already on the unit.

12-03-2007, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lucky_You_RN Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2	Re: New Grads I think new grads in critical care is a good idea if that's what you want to do. However, right now in our ICU, we've had a surge of new grads. I think new grads in the ICU should be in moderation. You need to make sure that you have a adequate supply of experienced resources. An ICU staffed with mostly new grads is very scary, for the new grad and the short supply of experienced nurses.

12-31-2007, 09:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
FoleyFarmerRN Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3	Re: New Grads i think its great especially if you know where u want to specialize...just be smart and if you are unsure...ASK some one who know....otherwise u can get in a bad situation fast.

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