Not to be a downer, but hopping to a new unit will not necessarily make you happy. I LOVE the NICU, not always the people I work with, but I truly love the NICU. That being said nursing of all kinds is hard work and that's no matter where you go.
2012rnnewbie replied to OlivetheRN's topic in NICU
I have been a med-surg nurse for almost two years while also working part-time in a busy ER. I will be transitioning to a full time NICU position in Dec and will try to update you on what the transition is like. I do feel however you should go wherev...
2012rnnewbie replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU
As I will soon be starting my orientation I know that our program is 6-8 months if the RN is new to service and varies as you deem yourself comfortable. I am surprised your orientation is so short especially with changing preceptors.
WOW jppeters84, thank you for all of that information. As stated previously I will be starting new to service in the NICU(I have gyn/gi surgical and ER background). I have been scrolling this forum for information as I am so excited to start. I found...
Yeah there are similar offerings at my hospital that's why I was confused on why the original poster was looking to obtain another degree without reaching the full potential of their current degree.
It's so interesting reading your post...I have been an RN for a year and a half, but always wanted to be in the NICU. When I graduated the opportunity just wasn't there and as of recent I applied and was offered a position with two different hospital...