The ICU nurses are the professional nurses who work in the serious conditions. They focus on treating patients with life-threatening conditions. The nurses must have a high degree of specific acquaintance and be able to prioritize and react quickly in emergency situations. This is a stressful career due to the unstable nature of the patients’ health in intensive care units.

Here, in this article, I am going to focus on the various questions and their most probable answers from which you will be encountered with while facing the interview of an ICU nurse.

1. What are the qualifications needed in the field of ICU Nursing?
Well sir, this is the field of great responsibility. A registered nurse working in an ICU must have either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in the nursing. An Associate degree in nursing is less expensive and faster to obtain, typically it take two to three years of schooling. The education for a bachelor’s degree typically takes at least four years, but it opens up more opportunities for career advancement.

2. How many types of ICU Nurses you are familiar with?
Sir, there are three common types of ICU nurses. A Regular Intensive Care Unit treats adult patients who may be dealing with a chronic condition, recent commencement of a serious illness or receiving care after being injured in an accident. Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) cater to the needs of newborn babies who have serious medical conditions, typically as a result of having been born prematurely. Children who are in critical condition go to a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

3. What do you mean by the term Nursing?
Sir, nursing is the Health care profession which provides the physical and the emotional care to the sick and disabled and promoting health in all individuals all the way through activities including research, health education and patient consultation. Nursing practice is conducted in a variety of settings which includes hospitals, community facilities, private homes, nursing homes, schools, industry, physician’s offices, the military and civil service arenas. Standards for nursing practice and licensure are governed by state nurse practice acts and are directed by professional nursing organizations.

4. What do you mean by an Analgesic?
Sir, it is a drug that reduces pain or pain reliever without reducing consciousness. There are three main categories of analgesic: Opioid Analgesics, Nonopioid Analgesics and Adjuvant Analgesics.

5. What is the Opioid Analgesic?
Sir, an Opioid Analgesic is a chemical related to morphine, a kind of substance that can be extracted from the poppies plant. It is very effective in relieving pain but have many side effects. This includes tolerance, risk of withdrawal symptoms, constipation, sleepiness and nausea. Overdose of this chemical may results in coma and eventually death.

Now you are capable enough to face the interview of ICU Nurse.