erinsprincess

erinsprincess specializes in High Risk OB/NICU.

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1. Funny/happy NICU moments needed

   erinsprincess replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU

   I love all the points made! I especially love the two page letters thanking the doctors and RRTs, with a page and a half of it dedicated to thanking the nurses. Always makes me tear up, and makes it worth all the BS you had to put up with. Also ma...

2. Neonatal Nurse Questionaire--PLEASE HELP ME OUT!

   erinsprincess replied to tashadanielle1234321's topic in NICU

   Tasha hope this helps: What do you think the top 3 traits a neonatal nurse must have to excel? 1.Organization/Time Management Skills/Prioritizing 2.Assessment Skills pertaining to neonates/premies with great attention to the smallest details R/T the ...

3. New Grad Relocating!!

   erinsprincess replied to TopazLPN's topic in New York

   The nurse patient ratio in NICU is about 4 to 1 for the growing babies, and either 2 to 1 or 1on 1 for the more critical babies. Of course, depending on staffing but they try to abide by those guidelines as much as possible. (the Med surg floors are ...

4. New Grad Relocating!!

   erinsprincess replied to TopazLPN's topic in New York

   The pay is good, but so is the cost of living and the taxes!! I am a new grad (born and raised in NYC) working in the NICU, my base pay is around 67K/yr with 9K/yr night shift differential. But I get killed in taxes and rent is ridiculous (as well a...