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  1. UPenn MSN NP 2021

    NICURNSF posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I wanted to start a thread for all those applying to UPenn for their Master's for Fall 2021. Best of luck to

  2. UPenn MSN NP 2021

    NICURNSF replied to NICURNSF's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Is anyone doing to the Neonatal NP Program? It's such a small program that we got our acceptances in November just wondering if there's any other NNP students out

  3. Calling all UPenn NNP Students/Graduates

    NICURNSF replied to Thenewnicunurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's awesome! Are you Full-time and start this Summer

  4. Upenn NP Core Courses

    NICURNSF replied to BellaNoor's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, I am replying to bring further attention to this post in the hopes that someone will answer it! I am starting this Summer and I am in the same boat. It seems like more people take 637. There...

  5. Calling all UPenn NNP Students/Graduates

    NICURNSF replied to Thenewnicunurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I believe work experience is one of the biggest determining factors. Have you worked in a level IV NICU, had delivery room experience, taken on any leadership roles if you only have a few years...

  6. Penn MSN 2020

    NICURNSF replied to AmyS4's topic in School, College Programs

    Congratulations! So exciting! I'm awaiting news about the financial aid situation as

  7. Penn MSN 2020

    NICURNSF replied to AmyS4's topic in School, College Programs

    I appreciate your honesty but its just not possible for me to wait another year. It looks like you are possibly in the midwifery program? When I interviewed they said everyone in the NNP program (my...

  8. CCRN (Neonatal)

    NICURNSF replied to haileyybailey3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This book is the best!

  9. How to become NICU nurse

    NICURNSF replied to nur_journey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was hired into a NICU New Graduate Program without a ton of NICU experience in nursing school. I applied to any hospital in the country that had a NICU New Graduate training Program and I was...

  10. How did you land your first NICU job?

    NICURNSF replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I researched the heck out of which hospitals really had a need for NICU nurses and applied there being willing to move anywhere I got a NICU job. I applied as a new graduate nurse to many many...

  11. NICU cover letter HELP

    NICURNSF replied to CFRRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi-I think what your cover letter needs to accomplish is you giving a clear and concise reason for why you want NICU so much. Explain how your experience in med/surg has prepared you for the critical...

  12. Adult ICU to NICU?

    NICURNSF replied to SillyFever's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think you will be absolutely fine. Most NICU Managers will respect your ICU experience and be fine with hiring a nurse with Adult ICU experience into the NICU. Just be sure to let them know you...

  13. NICU interview questions?

    NICURNSF replied to Missie Hannie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Have a few examples of patients in mind. I've gotten asked about a sepsis patient, what would I expect to be ordered, what meds to give, how much. Give an example of a time you went above and beyond...

  14. Medsurg to NICU

    NICURNSF replied to RNEABV's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm kind of surprised you haven't had luck because med/surg with NRP is pretty much showing that you have initiative for the NICU and nursing experience. Maybe get STABLE if you can and virtually...

  15. NICU Nurses who use NIRS?

    NICURNSF replied to Manny12's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use them so feel free to reach out with any

  16. HELP super nervous for my NICU Interview

    NICURNSF replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As a new graduate nurse there are not a ton of patient scenario questions they can ask you. Very few nursing students have enough experience in their capstone projects to be able to answer a lot of...

  17. New Grad NICU RN...tips/advice!

    NICURNSF replied to coastalsoul06's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I had all sorts of NICU books. Really you don't need them. You will learn the vast majority of what you need to know from experience. Just be eager to learn, but not overly eager, ask questions,...

  18. Penn MSN 2020

    NICURNSF replied to AmyS4's topic in School, College Programs

    Dear Gobears23-I tried messaging you but the site won't let me. I turned in my application last week for UPenn's NNP Program Full-time for Fall 2021. I am absolutely crossing my fingers. I just...

  19. Penn MSN 2020

    NICURNSF replied to AmyS4's topic in School, College Programs

    I am also applying for the NNP Program at UPenn but for Summer 2021 for the Full-time Program. I would absolutely love to go to UPenn. I have delayed taking my RNC and now I am afraid I won't have...

  20. MSN vs. DNP in NNP

    NICURNSF posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've decided after 9 years of NICU level III-IV experience it is time to go for my Master's or DNP in NNP. I'm having a hard time deciding between getting my MSN-NNP or DNP-NNP. My local university is...

  21. DNP-NNP How Do You Know If You're Ready?

    NICURNSF posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've been a NICU RN for almost 10 years. Since the start of my career I have held the goal of one day obtaining my DNP in order to become an NNP. While I am excited at the prospect of returning to...