nycnurse24

Thank you for the great info! I was actually floated to the NICU last night and I loved it. However, the NICU in my hospital is a level 3 so there are most definitely some sick little babies and that is something to consider.

Hi everyone! I am a current PICU nurse and I am not loving it. I started nursing wanting to go into NICU, and originally wound up in general peds for two years. I did like general peds, but wanted to challenge myself. I have seen a lot of posts here from NICU nurses going to the PICU, but not the other way around. Did you or any of your colleagues make the switch out of PICU? And how are you liking it? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm in need of some advice. I have two years of general peds experience, and have been in the PICU for the past few months. It is most definitely not for me! I am thinking about making a switch to either L&D or Mother Baby. These both seem like happier sides of nursing as opposed to ICU. I do realize that things can go wrong in L&D and you have to be on top of your game. I also love the idea of patient education in Mother Baby. Does anyone know of any nurses who have left the PICU/ICU and been successful in L&D or Mb? Thanks!