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1. Why I Want to work in the NICU... is this enough?

   nursingstudent0814 replied to nursingstudent0814's topic in NICU

   Thank you very much! And yes, I'm pretty sure our program let's us do internships during the last semester. I'm going into 3rd semester in January so I will have OB/pedi rotation and am pretty excited about that! I really do believe NICU is where I ...

2. Why I Want to work in the NICU... is this enough?

   nursingstudent0814 replied to nursingstudent0814's topic in NICU

   I think I have heard of "compassion fatigue" and I have had concerns about that for myself. I do believe that working because you need the money is completely okay, but I was talking more about ppl choosing nursing ONLY because they think it pays wel...

3. Why I Want to work in the NICU... is this enough?

   nursingstudent0814 replied to nursingstudent0814's topic in NICU

   Absolutely! I couldn't agree more!

4. Why I Want to work in the NICU... is this enough?

   nursingstudent0814 replied to nursingstudent0814's topic in NICU

   I couldn't agree more! Absolutely all patients deserve all of those things!

5. Why I Want to work in the NICU... is this enough?

   nursingstudent0814 replied to nursingstudent0814's topic in NICU

   Thank you for that advice! I hadn't really thought of it that way before. I've always tried to take that price of my history and put a positive spin on it as I am the only one in my biological family who has gone to college and possibly the only one ...

6. Why I Want to work in the NICU... is this enough?

   nursingstudent0814 replied to nursingstudent0814's topic in NICU

   No one said anything about an idealistic angel. I was simply listing my thoughts as to what gives me the desire to be a NICU nurse. And yes, many employers ask some form of the question "why do you want to work in this area", "why do you believe you ...

7. Why I Want to work in the NICU... is this enough?

   nursingstudent0814 replied to nursingstudent0814's topic in NICU

   Passionate, I am! Thanks for the good luck wishes! I do have 2 semesters left before graduation and something may change my mind, but probably not. You are right, its not some mystical journey (although I find that particular comment made me feel lik...

8. Why I Want to work in the NICU... is this enough?

   nursingstudent0814 posted a topic in NICU

   I am still in nursing school, 3rd semester. I have been considering working in the NICU and I've decided to post my thoughts and feelings on why I want to do this. I'm interested to receive feedback on whether my reasons are sufficient and if my feel...