NICU Nerd Attack!

[prmenrs]

I am happily retired. I did my fair share--42+ years in nursing, most in NICU. So why did I pre-order the new Merenstein & Gardner's newest edition. It came today. It is so pretty, I'm nearly drooling on it. I have to go buy hi-lighters....

Somebody!!! HELP!!!

:)

[prmenrs, RN]

@tiger--I would start scanning. Like you probably did w/textbooks. Read the intros to a chapter, all the section headings, pictures/illustration captions, and summary sections. Go back and revue what seems interesting, then move on. Study tables, too.

Highlight what you've "previewed", when you're ready, go back and highlight a different color w/what you think needs a closer look. I would pay particular attention when they're explaining rationales and anatomic differences. Work on it a bit @ a time. If you have a baby w/particular dx, or an issue you don't understand, look it up, and apply what you read to that patient.

I don't know if I would buy another book right now (unless you're looking for a tax deduction); work w/what you've got. I'd rather you get started than waiting for another book.

jmo

[kp1987]

So jealous I have the last one! I just discovered the core curriculum and am quite impressed!

OP I love your passion I hope I still have that love for nursing in 40 years!

Happy reading

[tigerRN922]

@tiger--I would start scanning. Like you probably did w/textbooks. Read the intros to a chapter, all the section headings, pictures/illustration captions, and summary sections. Go back and revue what seems interesting, then move on. Study tables, too.

Highlight what you've "previewed", when you're ready, go back and highlight a different color w/what you think needs a closer look. I would pay particular attention when they're explaining rationales and anatomic differences. Work on it a bit @ a time. If you have a baby w/particular dx, or an issue you don't understand, look it up, and apply what you read to that patient.

I don't know if I would buy another book right now (unless you're looking for a tax deduction); work w/what you've got. I'd rather you get started than waiting for another book.

jmo

Thank you so much for such a great response!! I can't wait to start reading. I've been having to split my time between preparing for my job and preparing for the NCLEX...so I'm ready to get the NCLEX out the way and start focusing on my passion!!

[asher315]

I remember in school being told over and over again that a good nurse was a life-long learner and there you are. You can be retired but you will always be a nurse! And someday I hope to be you-retired! I'm at 32+ years and counting. Enjoy your book!

[mrscreixell]

A resource that I have used over and over and over, has been "Pediatric Laboratory Interpretation: a guide for the pediatric nurse by Louise Jakubik (Published by Nurse Builders) . It is geared towards pediatrics, not NEO specific, but in my mind, once you understand how different components work you can do it with any population. Check it out, you might find it useful too.