Concerning Neonatal NP -- I would love to hear your experience

[weining]

I would like to learn more about the day of an AC-NNP -- I am at the stage in nursing school where I need to plan for the future, and I am drawn to NICU. I am aware that I should probably get a position in a level III NICU as a RN for two years first, but I want to confirm that AC-NNP is really for me. I could read the scope of practice; However, there is bond to be differences between the actual duties and the theoretical capabilities. Therefore, I would love to hear about anyone's experience as a NNP or anyone's experience of NNPs they knew!

As well, I am really enjoying this forum of nurses from varied background and viewpoints -- it is a place to learn, to vent, to celebrate, to encourage and be encouraged... A very wonderful forum to visit indeed! :wink2:

[weining]

We have a very high census, between 65-80 babies. We are the regional cardiac center, and keep our cardiacs postop. We also are a regional ECMO center. I believe we have around 15 NNP/PA/House docs on one team, and they are looking for 5-8 more. The problem is that only 5-6 NNPs graduate each year in the NYC area. Definitely more demand than supply.

I am not sure if I should be glad that there is more job oppertunity or dismayed that the babies are not getting as much care as they could get if there were more NNPs...