ilsaj

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1. Attention NICU Nurses! What advice do you have for a new Grad RN?

   ilsaj replied to journey2success's topic in NICU

   Congrats on your new job! I've only been in a level III since this summer and only had 8 weeks. You've already received great advice but I can't tell you enough about asking questions! I thought I asked a lot of questions and now that I'm off I wish ...

2. Phone Interview for NICU!

   ilsaj replied to tinybbynurse's topic in NICU

   I had a phone interview first as well but it wasn't NICU specific it was HR then advanced to NICU manager. Do you know if yours is this way as well? I would just be prepared with notes of common questions so you aren't put on the spot.

3. 8 weeks of orientation

   ilsaj replied to ilsaj's topic in NICU

   I appreciate the input from everyone. I feel like this short orientation with no classes or anything is just not adequate. I have a heavy heart and find myself crying either before or after each shift. Is this a normal feeling?

4. 8 weeks of orientation

   ilsaj replied to ilsaj's topic in NICU

   It's a level 4. Yeah, even my preceptor said it wasn't enough time. Once I get my evaluation I'm going to let them know. It sucks because I really want to be a NICU nurse but I want to do it safely and with enough training. My non-nursing friends thi...

5. 8 weeks of orientation

   ilsaj replied to ilsaj's topic in NICU

   I'm going to probably need more time I just feel overwhelmed I'm handling my assignments okay but then there's skills I need to fulfill on top of all that and I've sought out opportunities but it's just a lot to cover in a short time.

6. 8 weeks of orientation

   ilsaj posted a topic in NICU

   In your opinion is 8 weeks of orientation enough for a new grad in the NICU? It seems like most hospitals give at least 12 with supplemental education/lab time. We also get no class time or anything supplemental and I feel like there isn't really a l...