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

Congratulations! You're going to be a new nurse in the ICU! In this video I'll be breaking down some of the new grad ICU nurse tips I wish I knew when I was starting in the ICU. I'm sharing what to expect, clinical tips, and just advice I wish someone gave to me before starting out as a new grad.
I hope these tips help give you some confidence as to how to wade in the water your first year. Good luck! You can do it :)
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  • @morganalayna4247
    @morganalayna42473 жыл бұрын

    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

    @LoveOrHateEveryThing

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same!! We are going to be great though!

  • @Milbia

    @Milbia

    2 жыл бұрын

    im graduating in may and im 21 😭

  • @Jshowtime02

    @Jshowtime02

    2 жыл бұрын

    how did it go?

  • @Jshowtime02

    @Jshowtime02

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LoveOrHateEveryThing how did it go?

  • @LoveOrHateEveryThing

    @LoveOrHateEveryThing

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @joeayala8801
    @joeayala88013 жыл бұрын

    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

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @fidelisetverus

    @fidelisetverus

    Жыл бұрын

    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
    @PaigezMay2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @mrredacted9326

    5 ай бұрын

    How has it been lol

  • @helenapimenta2000
    @helenapimenta2000 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jacobg4969
    @jacobg49693 жыл бұрын

    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

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @02230223tre
    @02230223tre3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you! i'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

  • @Ian-pd1lr
    @Ian-pd1lr3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MelloneeKecia
    @MelloneeKecia4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again 🤗

  • @livelovelaugh1910
    @livelovelaugh19102 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful tips!! Thank you ☺️

  • @mariannelafrance5079
    @mariannelafrance50793 жыл бұрын

    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

    @knockel18

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @nolol930
    @nolol9303 жыл бұрын

    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

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck! I'm glad I could help 😄

  • @tiffanymarie2941
    @tiffanymarie29414 жыл бұрын

    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

    @TriciaYsabelle

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @tiffanymarie2941

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TriciaYsabelle awwww thank you :)

  • @16landicho
    @16landicho3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

    Noted!😄

  • @dstnbrown1852
    @dstnbrown18523 жыл бұрын

    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

    @tammynguyen5765

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @CeliahProductions
    @CeliahProductions3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @anayeligalvez6

    2 жыл бұрын

    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
    @CamyGee2 жыл бұрын

    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 🩺 👩🏽‍⚕️

  • @karenarceo0928
    @karenarceo09283 жыл бұрын

    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

    @brianaisabel2006

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mrredacted9326

    @mrredacted9326

    5 ай бұрын

    @@brianaisabel2006nicest ICU nurse

  • @sandeepdOsanjh453
    @sandeepdOsanjh4534 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    4 жыл бұрын

    You’re too sweet, thank you! 🤗

  • @rbs5259
    @rbs5259 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Sammy-rn5kx
    @Sammy-rn5kx3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this was really helpful:)

  • @aleenagogna8639
    @aleenagogna86394 жыл бұрын

    love thisss

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @emgrsm13
    @emgrsm132 жыл бұрын

    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!! 💕💛

  • @edmundpolicarpio
    @edmundpolicarpio2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video!!!!!

  • @therealjaquez3066
    @therealjaquez30662 жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @23Jpro
    @23Jpro Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MGloriaRN
    @MGloriaRN4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hiii, You’re welcome!

  • @user-fj2rg1ms4u

    @user-fj2rg1ms4u

    Жыл бұрын

    How are you Gloria

  • @aurmare25
    @aurmare25 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @calibrial
    @calibrial10 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @DabidRobinson
    @DabidRobinson4 жыл бұрын

    On a roll!

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Let’s see if I can keep it going 😅

  • @DabidRobinson

    @DabidRobinson

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TriciaYsabelle You can do it!! lol

  • @cloudchaser2
    @cloudchaser23 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @lilmusclemommy
    @lilmusclemommy4 жыл бұрын

    Can you share your nurse brain that you use to stay organized? I started as a new grad in the a medical icu. My one year anniversary is around the corner. Thanks I liked this video!

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! and sure!

  • @b.freeman2118

    @b.freeman2118

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey can you provide the link?

  • @karenflrz
    @karenflrz2 жыл бұрын

    “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.

  • @user-fj2rg1ms4u

    @user-fj2rg1ms4u

    Жыл бұрын

    How are you karen

  • @katnicoleharris
    @katnicoleharris3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

    ahhh! congrats😊😊 good luck!

  • @rebhoel814
    @rebhoel8143 жыл бұрын

    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????

  • @darleneokeyo5486
    @darleneokeyo54863 жыл бұрын

    very detailed..love from Nairobi

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching! 💕

  • @josceljames
    @josceljames4 жыл бұрын

    Bravo 👏

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @adepahkaren2883
    @adepahkaren28832 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pattyclark5389
    @pattyclark53892 жыл бұрын

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

  • @aleenagogna8639
    @aleenagogna86394 жыл бұрын

    ur so pretty

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hehe, thanks again!

  • @strawberryrhubarbpie
    @strawberryrhubarbpie Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @user-fj2rg1ms4u

    @user-fj2rg1ms4u

    Жыл бұрын

    How are you

  • @lwalker9266
    @lwalker926611 ай бұрын

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

  • @MariahTwoPointOh
    @MariahTwoPointOh Жыл бұрын

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

  • @tracygunit2
    @tracygunit2 Жыл бұрын

    How much do they pay in the ICU on average?

  • @AllezlesParisiens
    @AllezlesParisiens3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @scarlet2589

    2 жыл бұрын

    What made you leave ?

  • @AllezlesParisiens

    @AllezlesParisiens

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @scarlet2589

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AllezlesParisiens

    @AllezlesParisiens

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @KhyRyy
    @KhyRyy2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @user-fj2rg1ms4u

    @user-fj2rg1ms4u

    Жыл бұрын

    How are you khara

  • @candela6715
    @candela6715Ай бұрын

    Starting in CICU unit in a week 🥹

  • @chynlee6557
    @chynlee65573 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AllezlesParisiens
    @AllezlesParisiens3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Stonekiller12
    @Stonekiller123 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @maryshane8023
    @maryshane80234 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Stonekiller12
    @Stonekiller123 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kriziaeloraf3581
    @kriziaeloraf3581 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @kayleerogich4830
    @kayleerogich48303 жыл бұрын

    What kind of ICU do you work in?

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

    I work in a surgical ICU!

  • @oceanminded081
    @oceanminded0813 жыл бұрын

    Do you have information on how you studied ECCO?

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @oceanminded081

    3 жыл бұрын

    TriciaYsabelle did you organize your notes a certain way?

  • @samanthamartin473
    @samanthamartin473 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @user-fj2rg1ms4u

    @user-fj2rg1ms4u

    Жыл бұрын

    How are you sama

  • @shegotit143
    @shegotit1433 жыл бұрын

    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

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @shegotit143

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @johnpaul3889

    @johnpaul3889

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @shegotit143

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnpaul3889 You will! :)

  • @2ndchancehypnotherapy
    @2ndchancehypnotherapy Жыл бұрын

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

  • @nikkisaruul9496

    @nikkisaruul9496

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @josceljames
    @josceljames4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @decemberwinters88

    @decemberwinters88

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @TriciaYsabelle

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @TriciaYsabelle

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @J-Dawg-1
    @J-Dawg-1 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jessicamiller7684
    @jessicamiller7684 Жыл бұрын

    SBAR!

  • @ebonyharris4187
    @ebonyharris4187 Жыл бұрын

    New grad ICU nurse but I loveee the SpongeBob memes😂

  • @user-fj2rg1ms4u

    @user-fj2rg1ms4u

    Жыл бұрын

    How are you ebo

  • @fernandomendivil4917
    @fernandomendivil49173 жыл бұрын

    I have a strange suspicion you like spongebob

  • @TriciaYsabelle

    @TriciaYsabelle

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @hopeforkids7194
    @hopeforkids71943 жыл бұрын

    wasnt so helpful

  • @mylx1
    @mylx1 Жыл бұрын

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