New NICU Nurse

[A_Nightingale55]

I hope some of my fellow "seasoned" NICU nurses can give me some help.. I've been working as a med/surg nurse for the past 16 years and now have accepted a position in the NICU, which has been my dream every since I became a nurse.. I'm so excited but yet a little apprehensive..You know how it is when you leave your comfort zone for new territory..Any words of encouragement would be appreciated..Also, I read some other postings about some reference books that would be of help to me..If you could give me the names again I would be ever so grateful..I start my new position on March 2nd.. Hope to hear from you all soon!! Linda

[Hefe]

Linda, I am currently on orientation on NICU after working med/surg for 4 yrs and peds for 1. I feel like I have to unlearn alot of adult nursing stuff, but so far I like this new field. I'm trying to get better at turning babies with vents and UVC's etc... Good luck to you when you start next month! We'll have to compare notes!