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I completed new grad RN orientation in the ICU shortly before COVID began.. this is what it was like

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Why it worked

The post leverages high-stakes, relatable storytelling from a specific, widely-recognized historical period (the pandemic), creating an emotional connection with other healthcare workers and the general public through authentic, raw imagery.

Summary

A nurse shares a series of photos reflecting on their experience working in the ICU during the COVID-19 pandemic. The slides highlight the challenging working conditions, the use of specialized medical equipment, and the personal growth experienced during that time.

Structure

1Introduction to the creator's experience as a new grad RN during the pandemic
2Visuals of modified hospital setups and equipment
3Personal reflection on the physical toll of PPE
4Acknowledgment of the teamwork and difficult environment
5Closing reflection on professional growth and well-wishes to colleagues

Product placement

3M (Aura 1870+ N95 mask) - APPEARS as a brand logo on the mask in the first slide. Removing it would not change the video. BD (Alaris PCU infusion pumps) - APPEARS as a brand logo on the medical equipment in the second and fourth slides. Removing it would not change the video.

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I completed new grad RN orientation in the ICU shortly before COVID began.. this is what it was like Pumps outside the rooms to limit exposure.. LOTS of extension tubing as you can imagine. Constant irritation, sores, and redness from N95s/PAPR Closed units, surgical scrubs, and the best teamwork a nurse could ask for. That's one camp that I don't think I want to visit again. Skeleton crew codes that were a sauna due to all the PPE. This time shaped me into the nurse that I am today. I hope all of my fellow healthcare workers from that time are well.

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I completed my new grad RN orientation a few weeks before COVID began and continued to work in the critical care setting through the duration of the pandemic. I can’t help but think just how much that time helped mold me into the nurse that I am today. I worked alongside the best physicians, nurses, RTs, techs, and many other people during that time as both a staff and travel nurse. #nurse #registerednurse #icu #covid #rn