title: The orientation of nurses to the CVICU.
abstract: Orientation is a significant concern to all staff members in critical care units. The ideal orientation program is based on the orientee's individual needs, provides the knowledge and skills to function competently in all situations, and requires a minimal amount of time. This article presents the experiences of the staff of a cardiac surgical intensive care unit as they revised their nurse orientation program.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Suhy
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Burson
mesh_terms: D003325:Coronary Care Units; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011231:Preceptorship