New grad, new NICU job!

[marypoppins08]

Hi everyone!

I am a new graduate and I was just offered and accepted a NICU job! I am beyond thrilled as this is exactly what I went into nursing to do. I start in about a month and was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice for me to study up on before orientation starts? I will have a 12 week orientation, but I definitely want to show up prepared! Thanks in advance!

[marypoppins08]

Hi Marypoppins08!

I'm a new grad starting in NICU too!!

Our stories is kind of very similar except I have never set foot in the NICU. I have been looking around for textbooks to prepare. The new edition of Merenstein & Garner is over a 100 bucks!!!!!! Unfortunately I came out very broke from Nursing School..I was wandering if there was a cheaper alternative...at least until I get a paycheck. Do you know of any? What edition did you get? Thank you.

I bought mine on Amazon, and got the newest edition. I noticed you can buy a kindle version for a little cheaper if you have a kindle! Yeah heavy chunk to pay, but I am enjoying reading it while I wait for orientation to start! I think Amazon also allowed rental of it, so that may be an option! Good luck!

[powerRN91]

hi guy in babyland, what state are u in?

[NICU Guy, BSN, RN]

hi guy in babyland, what state are u in?

Louisville, KY

[powerRN91]

Can u pm with some more information about your hospital? thanks I would appreciate it

[Une Infirmiere, BSN, RN]

I bought mine on Amazon, and got the newest edition. I noticed you can buy a kindle version for a little cheaper if you have a kindle! Yeah heavy chunk to pay, but I am enjoying reading it while I wait for orientation to start! I think Amazon also allowed rental of it, so that may be an option! Good luck!

Hi!

I didn't have to buy it after all because I got a bran new one from my educator!!..Thanks though...and good luck to you too!

[babyrnhlw]

Congrats! I'm a new grad as well and just got offered a NICU position. I start Nov 2 and can't wait! :)