ICU Day One.

My first day on the ICU was NOT what I expected! I was supposed to be on Progressive/Stepdown but instead was put on the Medical ICU! Thank goodness for stroke certification! :) I had a wonderful day and I learned so much! AND I got to see Amy! She's such an inspiration to me and is a wonderful encourager! :) My patient was pretty critical and since we just discussed MIs it was a great way to apply my knowledge! :) I got to see a ventilator, and also calculate CVP and PA pressure .. which I know is a foreign language to most of you ... but I got to apply more knowledge and it was GREAT!! :) I have to say that I am loving Hillcrest and my experience there so far has greatly swayed my vote of where I want to work! :) I am also very grateful for not having to wake up at 4 AM! WooHoo!! I got to sleep in a little bit! :) I can't wait to see what else the semester has in store for me! :)