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One other thing I forgot to tall you,,, if you get on at NICU, be ready. As a parent of several NICU babies, you know you have to be ready and prepared for anything. It is very stressful working NICU because I tell my nurses to be on their toes....You will probably be observed the first several weeks by how well you handle stressful situations because we both know NICU Babies condition's change, and you probably will be watched for how well you respond and react to conditions of the NICU unit, and how well you get along with your peers and doctors. But I don't forsee any problems with you at all.....good luck!

Hi... I'm a Head Nurse in NICU and I would definately discuss about being an NICU parent. any experience in that as a parent or RN will definately open the doors. Betsy is spot on with #2...worry about your certifications later after you get hired. Your charge or Nurse Manager will arrange the CEU classes that you will need and until you get certified, you will probably have to shadow with another experienced RN. Make sure you have your basic First aid and CPR skills handy...With your positive attitude you will make a great NICU RN. On # 3, absolutely yes! That tells me that you are surely interested in becoming an NICU RN and you have goals for yourself. With your positive attitude and great goals you have for yourself, GO FOR IT!! You got my vote!! I supervise about ten NICU RN's and I have been an RN for 35 years. I wouldn't have any other job than NICU nursing! LOVE IT A LOT! Good luck to you,,, keep us posted!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! let me know if I can be of any help. Rob M, BSN RN NICU