NICU Advice

[tndietch]

Hi there!

I'm currently in the process of starting a program to become a CNA with the intention of working while getting my BSN. I ultimately would like to be a NICU RN and was wondering if you nurses could offer advice or tips on what I should focus on throughout my nursing journey. What's the best way to try and reach that goal?

Thanks in advance!

[NICU Guy, BSN, RN]

1. Get your BSN, it will open more doors than an ASN will.

2. Look for schools that have a Capstone placement/preceptorship and strive for a NICU placement.

3. Look for a summer NICU externship

4. Look for a PCA job in a NICU.

We almost exclusively hire our PCAs that graduated nursing school or our summer externs when they graduate.

[tndietch]

Thank you!