r/picu

3k members
r/picu is a subreddit with 3k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and opportunities, and the community frequently discusses picu, pediatric, nurse, new grad, and nicu.
r/PICU is a sub for medical professionals to discuss and improve their knowledge of pediatric and neonatal critical care medicine. PICU, NICU, CCT & Pediatric ED.

Popular Themes in r/picu

#1
Advice Requests
: "Offer for PICU as a new grad. When did y’all start in PICU? Any advice?"
29 posts
#2
Opportunities
: "URGENT FIELD NEED: DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS IS RECRUITING PEDIATRIC INTENSIVISTS"
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "PICU RN hospital recommendations"
2 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Currently work in a small PICU. Was rejected after interviewing at a larger PICU due to lack of experience, feeling discouraged."
2 posts
#5
Self-Promotion
: "NICU nurse wannabe"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/picu

#1

Picu

: "Why Choose Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (Picu) Nursing"
56 posts
#2

Pediatric

: "Why Choose Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nursing"
36 posts
#3

Nurse

: "New grad PICU Nurse resources"
17 posts
#4

New Grad

: "Offer for PICU as a New Grad. When did y’all start in PICU? Any advice?"
16 posts
#5

Nicu

: "Level 4 Nicu to PICU "
11 posts
#6

Icu

: "Why Choose Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PIcu) Nursing"
8 posts
#7

Intensive Care

: "Why Choose Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nursing"
7 posts
#8

Critical Care

: "Critical Care is a RIGHT not a privilege!"
7 posts
#9

Research

: "Research for Caregivers of Infants and Toddlers during Prolonged PICU and pPACH/Pediatric Rehab Admissions"
6 posts
#10

Neonatal

: "Evaluation of i-STAT portable clinical analyzer in a Neonatal and pediatric intensive care unit"
5 posts

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Yearly
+294 members(11.7%)

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Last updated: June 22, 2026