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Advice for NICU interview

I have an interview on Tuesday for the NICU, I've been a Medsurg nurse basically my whole nursing profession. I have been a nurse almost 7 years. I have been wanting to work in either labor and delivery, mom baby, or NICU since before I started nursing school but have never been given the opportunity. This is my chance and I don't want to mess it up. My old supervisor suggested to ask a lot of questions in the interview. What kind of questions should I ask? Btw, I've worked for the hospital for 5 years, but have not the last few months. So I am familiar with the health system itself that I am interviewing for. Any advice on what to say or do!? I have put together an impressive portfolio. But I am nervous on what to say. HELP! I can NOT let this slip away.

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    If you already familiar with the system I would ask how long your orientation will be, what certifications they will provide for you, if you need a new health screening thru employee health ( at our hospital we have a different one than ther floors that is specific to maternal child), what type of ratios you can expect. Things along that line.

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    Thanks!

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    Types of babies (heart, gastro, NAS, preemies, etc), acuity of the babies, nurse/ baby ratio, length of training including classroom vs preceptorship, NRP and STABLE classes, what is the earliest gestational age/ weight that they keep vs send to higher NICU (assuming this isn't a Level III/IV NICU).

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    This isn't a question but really focus on your desire to work somewhere that focuses on family centered care. Your work doesn't just consist of your tiny patient in front of you but just as much their parents. You will advocate, educate, and encourage as part of your job in the NICU. Good luck!

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    It is a level III NICU. 3 year contract for a residency. Adding this to my notes thank you!

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    Thank you!

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