Scope for a NICU Nurse

EricJRN, MSN, RN · Aug 25, 2006

Specific scope of practice issues are probably best addressed by your board of nursing and/or hospital. Is that what you're asking?

QnZShOrTiE2Nv · Aug 25, 2006

not exactly. i just wanted to know in general terms, which nursing areas are really needed right now! i mean which areas are more popular than others!

which areas are in demand?

prmenrs, RN · Aug 26, 2006

I'm not sure what you're asking either. You posted on the NICU forum, therefore, we're thinking you are a NICU nurse? So, you would be wanting to work in a NICU. It doesn't get much more specialized than that. It is a popular specialty and there are jobs available.

If you want more info, please clarify.

TiffyRN, BSN, PhD · Aug 26, 2006

I like some of the previous responders am confused as to what exactly you are asking. I did look at some of your previous posts and noted you posted about being recently accepted to a LPN program. That is one path to NICU nursing but a little longer. Most NICU's require RN to work in them. I know a couple nurses who used to be LPN's, returned to RN school so they could work NICU.

Most areas need NICU nurses but there seems to be a greater need in larger population areas as they tend to have the referral centers that have large NICU's. I saw you posting a lot about Queens/Manhattan, I'm sure there is a great need in that region.

QnZShOrTiE2Nv · Aug 26, 2006

hi

first of all, i want to apologize for confusing every1 that answered my post. yes i did get accepted into the lpn program at laguardia college, but i'm thinking about switching into the nursing program. i've always been fascinated with babies and working with them, so i just wanted some suggestions about nicu. if there was a demand for nicu nurses and things like that!

thank you.