A Day in the Life of an ICU Nurse - Rook

As part of our new "A Day in the Life" series, we met Rook Rampersaud, RN, a nurse in our Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit. Rook allowed us to record her during a 12-hour shift to find out what life is really like for a nurse caring for some of our most critical patients. We saw that Rook's day is fast-moving, but that her knowledge, expertise and compassion for patients have no trouble keeping pace.

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[desireepeach]

this is pretty much my dream! i failed my entrance exam by a couple of points last month :'( im so sad!! all i can do is study harder and try again

[TheEculp]

I respect this woman so much. This is exactly why I'm going to school for nursing.

[SuperWarking]

@XxDARKMASKxX How is the CCU? I am actually looking into becoming an Intensivist or Trauma Surgeon so interested in the environment. Please keep us informed and let us know how the training goes and good luck! :)

[XxDARKMASKxX]

right now im orientee at the CCU any advice to be great nurse

[emskid5]

Love it! What a great recruitment tool. Hope my preceptor to nursing is just like Rook. What a great attitude! Thanks!

[FookYoo]

this woman is super!!! she's so likeable

[disneydanny2]

I was in ICU for a few days after i coded while waiting for surgery to get a new VP shunt. breathing tube down my throat, another tube down my nose clearing out nasty junk and about 4 IV's = NOT fun. glad it's over

[swiwi86]

@justshootme2011 To be an RN doesnt require you to be super smart, If your dedicated and work hard you will succeed!

[justshootme2011]

i have an iq of 70....can i be a registered nurse?

[marhaza1]

awesome video :) rook looks like an awesome nurse <3

[JillBlackmore]

Rook ROCKS!!!!!!! I feel so inspired!  :)

[gith22]

I am in Nursing school now and will be there soon :)