I'm relatively new to NICU (1 1/2 years in a high acuity Lvl III) and I think I have finally found my "niche"! Learning something new everyday and having the chance to make a difference in someone's life is GREAT!
Vicky, Thanks so much! That was some great information. I feel much more at ease now. When I originally graduated from nursing school NLN was the only option. It's interesting how quickly nursing...
I have an ADN with 8 years experience in L&D/OB, Psych and NICU. I'm currently working NICU in a hospital that is working toward magnet status and strongly encourages nurses to be at least BSN...
richkundrn replied to BabiNuRsE's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I started out in Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby. I do believe it gives you some good background information, but I really don't think it's a necessity if you know your goal is NICU. Mother/Baby...
Thanks for the replies! I really appreciate it. It's difficult being so far away and trying to rely on information from family, etc. Dinith-- this last shock he recieved a few nights ago, he was...
I'm a NICU RN, which leaves me rather clueless when it comes to my 60 yr old father and his heart condition, so I am seeking some help here. While at the lake fishing Monday night, my father...