Nursing student interested in Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit

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Hello, I'm a nursing student at a local community college and I will becoming a RN by the year 2007. I very interested in the Neo- Natal intensive Care Unit.I was wondering if anybody out there can share with me the great aspects of the NICU?!?! Thank you:)

Katie

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Hello if anybody can anwser my first post that would be great, I'm doing it for one of my classes in college. I would love to hear how exciting it is

Thank you

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Hello if anybody can anwser my first post that would be great, I'm doing it for one of my classes in college. I would love to hear how exciting it is

Thank you

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Specializes in Home Health Care,LTC.

I am currently and LPN going back to school for my RN, BSN. MY son was born @ 28 wks. He was in NICU for 70 days. You have to be a very caring person to work in that unit. Not only do you have to care for the baby but also help the parents. We had a nurse who had also had a premie child and she was one of the best nurses. She knew how we felt and made sure that she told us everything and included us in everything. She gave incouragement but also told us flat out of the not so good chances also. Parents need support just as much as the baby needs medical attention. My goal is to go work in NICU. Hope this helps. Angelia

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Specializes in Home Health Care,LTC.

I am currently and LPN going back to school for my RN, BSN. MY son was born @ 28 wks. He was in NICU for 70 days. You have to be a very caring person to work in that unit. Not only do you have to care for the baby but also help the parents. We had a nurse who had also had a premie child and she was one of the best nurses. She knew how we felt and made sure that she told us everything and included us in everything. She gave incouragement but also told us flat out of the not so good chances also. Parents need support just as much as the baby needs medical attention. My goal is to go work in NICU. Hope this helps. Angelia

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Specializes in Home Health Care,LTC.
Hello if anybody can anwser my first post that would be great, I'm doing it for one of my classes in college. I would love to hear how exciting it is

Thank you

Sorry What was your first post? What information did you need to know ?

Angelia

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Specializes in Home Health Care,LTC.
Hello if anybody can anwser my first post that would be great, I'm doing it for one of my classes in college. I would love to hear how exciting it is

Thank you

Sorry What was your first post? What information did you need to know ?

Angelia

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Thank you very much for your reply Angelia! That was a great help. I'm very excitied to be able to be a Neo natal nurse. that is my passion. thanks so much again

Katie:)

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Thank you very much for your reply Angelia! That was a great help. I'm very excitied to be able to be a Neo natal nurse. that is my passion. thanks so much again

Katie:)

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Specializes in NICU, Infection Control.

We have some stickies @ the topof this forum that may help you as well.

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Specializes in NICU, Infection Control.

We have some stickies @ the topof this forum that may help you as well.

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