About
Who I Am
I'm a registered nurse with experience in intensive care. I've worked night shifts, trained new grads, managed ventilators, run codes, and had the hard conversations with families that come with critical care nursing.
I started The ICU Nurse because I was tired of generic nursing content that doesn't address the unique challenges of working in the ICU. The 12-hour nights, the emotional weight, the constant learning curve, and yes—the career opportunities too.
What You'll Find Here
- Career advice — From your first ICU job to becoming a charge nurse or moving into leadership
- Certifications — CCRN, CMC, CSC—which ones matter and how to pass them
- Night shift survival — Real strategies for staying healthy and sane
- ICU tips — Clinical pearls and practical skills
Why Trust This Content
Everything on this site comes from direct bedside experience in critical care. I write about what I've seen, done, and learned—not what I read in a textbook. When I reference clinical information, it reflects real-world ICU practice.
This site is not medical advice. It's career guidance and professional insight for nurses by a nurse.
The Goal
Every article here is written to help you thrive in critical care—not just survive. Whether you're a new grad considering the ICU or a veteran thinking about your next move, you'll find something useful.
No fluff. No corporate nursing speak. Just real talk.