Thinking of moving to the ICU as a nurse in the NHS? Here’s what you need to know

🩺 Thinking of ICU Nursing in the NHS? Here’s What You NEED to Know!

Stepping into ICU nursing can feel overwhelming—alarms, ventilators, critically ill patients, and the pressure to “know everything.” But you’re not alone.

In this video, I’m breaking down the things i think you need to know if applying for an ICU job in the NHS; especially if you’re a newly qualified nurse, a nurse transitioning from the ward, or coming from overseas.

💬 What I cover (timestamps):

00:00 - intro

00:12 - foundation programme

00:46 - supernumerary

01:12 - competencies

01:42 - trainings

02:06 - different world

02:32 - pt ratio

03:05 - sedated & ventilated pt

03:21 - physically draining

03:32 - new meds

03:59 - team work

04:13 - new grad

05:09 - preceptorship period

06:01 - icu routine

06:25 - colleague rapport

06:39 - independence

07:10 - ventilators

07:30 - pay

07:46 - stress

08:01 - be realistic

08:12 - stay teachable

Tools Used
Camera: Iphone 14 pro
Editing tool: Final Cut Pro
Music: Maybe We”ll meet again by Baegel from Epidemic Sound

Whether you’re just curious or already applying for ICU roles, this video is your honest guide to navigating critical care nursing in the NHS.

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