I think your chances of getting into a NICU would be much higher if you did have ICU experience...as that is where I came from. The other suggestion would be to get Peds ICU experience.
This is the best book I have ever ever come across for neuro ICU nursing. It has EVERYTHING you will need to know. I completely ate this book as a new nurse in NI. The Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing (Clinical Practice...
Thank you all for your response. I find it so frustrating when you are fighting with the surgeon or neo to give them something...when you know the baby is in pain.
What does your institution keep your infant on for pain post op after putting them back together? If they use a drip, how long do they keep the drip on for? What is your weaning process? Thanks
I am a neuro ICU nurse and I am looking into working in a cardiac ICU. Is there a handbook or good textbook that you have really found helpful working in CCU? Thanks in advance
I started out as a new graduate in Neuro ICU. All I did was pray and study when I wasn't working. It was a ROUGH first year, but totally worth it. Don't let people scare you off and ask lots of questions!