New Grad NICU RN!

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Hi Friends! 

I'm back again with some amazing news! Remember in nursing school when everyone told us that every new nurse needs to have med surge experience in order to go into the ER, ICU, or any one demanding specialty? Well..... they were WRONG! on January 3rd I started my dream job in a NICU residency program in the 4th best hospital in the nation that has a level 4 NICU. I didn't have any pervious experiences in the NICU but I did have sooo much passion for it so I feel like they noticed in the interview. So my advice to anyone who wants to specialize in the NICU or any other demanding specialty have passion and show interest. Hospitals loveee nurses who want to be in a specific unit for a specific reason. Also, I know a lot of people don't have a cover letter because they think hospitals don't read it... but trusttt meeee people read it. So make sure you have a cover letter and a up to date resume and send it to everyone you email regarding that job position. 

We don't have to listen to the myths that all new grads need med surge experience first... pppfffttt!! WRONG! 

You got this guys!



 

Congrats! I just started as a NICU RN this week (officially on the floor)! I’m so excited.. How’s your experience so far? I got hired on the hospital nicu unit after spending 8 weeks of clinical time working there, so I’m pretty familiar with it, but it’s still very overwhelming being an RN and having sole responsibility of the babies after orientation is over ?

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Happy to report my interview went well today! I've been asked to do a peer interview tomorrow for 15-30minutes with one of the nurses on the unit. Any tips/ good questions to ask a current NICU nurse on the unit?? Thanks everyone!

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Specializes in NICU.
4 hours ago, ilovecheese said:

Any tips/ good questions to ask a current NICU nurse on the unit??

Patient to nurse ratio

How often do you get pulled to other units?

Are you expected to be trained for all acuities by end of orientation or is it a step (6 months-Level 1&2, then train for Level 3&4)

 

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Specializes in Student, Grad: ‘21.

Congratulations! You’re living my dream! I hope to bring the same level of passion and determination to my interviews. Hope to join you soon!! 

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