How did you know?

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Specializes in Rehab, LTC.

How did you know that you wanted to work in the NICU? I am currently doing my maternity/ pees rotation and never thought about doing NICU until now. How do you know if it is right for you, or if you are right for it!?

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Specializes in NICU Level III.

Even before I'd been in one, I just knew it was what I wanted to do. I was right!

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Specializes in NICU & OB/GYN.

Hmm..funny, I was asked this question last night by a family member...however I do not work in the NICU but I have choosen it for my final practicum in school. I chose NICU b/c looking back, I loved my pediatric rotations, especially when assigned the infants and I loved my high-risk L&D experience. During L&D, I admired the NICU nurses and their role during high-risk deliveries...this led me to shadow there for a day and I was impressed at the level of teamwork and collaboration on the unit. Never saw anything quite like that on a floor!

So, I can't say I am one of those who always knew...I guess I will find out if I'm right in a couple months!

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Specializes in NICU, adult med-tele.

I didn't. Personally I needed a job and had applied for peds and L&D. The NICU manager called me and asked if I wanted an interview.

I've thanked God many many times that L&D and Peds weren't hiring at that time.

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