NicuRN8

I agree with doing your practicum in the NICU if you TRULY know it's what you want. I did my senior practicum in the NICU at a level III/IV hospital and absolutely loved it. Don't even worry about having trouble with the NCLEX if you take a practicum in the NICU, in my class there wasn't any correlation between passing the NCLEX and what areas people choose to specialize in. If anything, some of the med/surg girls confused themselves because NCLEX is the "text book perfect way" to do things and what they saw on the floor is not always the correct thing ;-) Good luck!!

Hi, I am a NICU nurse currently working at a teaching hospital in Boston. I am going to be moving next year and have a choice between Denver and NC so I'm looking for some info on the area's near the big hospitals. I would love to stay in a level III/IV if possible, what hospitals should I be looking into? Also wondering which units have a good work enviornment and are nurse friendly as well. Also any suggestions of communities/cities to live in would be helpful!!

Hi, I am going to be relocating to Denver next year and have heard such great things about Denver Childrens. I have also been reading on recent posts that jobs right now could be scarce so I am a little concerned. I will definitely be applying to Childrens and I was wondering what the atmosphere/work environment is like and also is there a good mix of experience levels? I have my BSN and 4 years experience in a Boston teaching hospital level III NICU with ECMO. I was also wondering if 4 years is too little NICU experience regardless of my actual experience to be considered for the Childrens NICU...any insight? Also if anyone could let me know any details about other NICU's in the area that would be great! I would really love to stay in a level III NICU if it's possible. Thanks in advance!