Are you a new critical care nurse?
This orientation survival guide is for you! In this video, I share with you what to expect in your critical care nursing orientation. From the expectations of your preceptor to the types of patients you will be caring for, I cover it all!
00:00 Introduction
00:36 What is the Critical Care Unit?
02:26 What to Expect as a New Intensive Care Nurse?
07:38 How is the Critical Care Different
09:55 Critical Care Patient Population
12:32 Critical Care Skills
19:05 Shift Expectations
20:51 Report and Care Planning
21:48 Critical Care Patient Assessment
26:31 Medication Administration
33:28 Multidisciplinary Rounds (MDRs)
35:41 Reassessment and ADLs
37:28 Documentation
39:14 Diagnostic Testing & Coordination of Care
40:55 Emotional Support for Patients and Families
45:02 High Stress in the Critical Care Environment
46:49 Outro
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