NJS

Thanks for the words of encouragement :) As I am in the middle of "covering my bases" ie. taking ADN prerequisites at two different colleges and waiting for word on acceptance to various LVN programs its is a treat to read what you have posted. NJS

Hi nell, thanks for your oppinion :) Yes I would. Also, I am sure a few have had to deal with "botched " hospital births. I know a couple RNs that have worked in NICU that support home birth. My wife, an RN with nineteen years experience and her sister who is also an RN not only support home birth, they participated. My RN wife gave birth at home and her RN sister attended. As is such, I do not have any problem what so ever working with others who are against home births. As honesty is a great virtue I don't think I will keep the fact that I attended a home birth secret from NICU nurses. If they choose to condemn me for attending my daughters birth at home then so be it. However those RNs and LVNs who have worked in NICU, that are aware I attended a home birth and encouarge me to persue my goal (see first reply to this thread from Brownms46) are welcome. As the subject of this thread is whether or not LVNs or new LVN grads can work in NICU perhaps it would be more appropriate if someone else started a thread regarding home birthing and institutional birthing. GOOD LUCK ! Best Regards, NJS

Hello all :) This is the area that I feel extemely drawn to work in. I think in part due to the experience of having our daughter born at home. We used a midwife, but up untill the last three hours it was just me and my wife. This for me was the strongest spiritual moment of my entire life. As is such I feel drawn to NICU. My question is as a student that that may become an LVN first and transition to RN do LVNs work in NICU and if so can LVN new grads work in NICU? NJS